The number I researched is called e, but also known as 2.71828…(and so on). It was discovered by a Swiss mathematician, Leonhard Euler in the 1720’s and is now one of the most important numbers to exist, it can be found in anything. E is used in subjects such as calculus, some of probability, and can even help with the study of distribution of prime numbers, which we are learning this semester.

It is the base of natural algorithms and its value is equal to 1/0! + 1/1! + 1/2! + 1/3! + 1/4! + 1/5! + 1/6! + 1/7! + etc… (! meaning factorial). It is just as useful as the number PI and a pretty great thing to know about/research.

Source(s):

http://mathforum.org/dr.math/faq/faq.e.html

http://www.mathsisfun.com/numbers/e-eulers-number.html