diff --git a/src/main/py/read_math_function.py b/src/main/py/read_math_function.py
index a1d3868..5fabab3 100644
--- a/src/main/py/read_math_function.py
+++ b/src/main/py/read_math_function.py
@@ -77,4 +77,5 @@ def simplify_exponential_function(type, function):
     if type != "e":
         return False
     if 'x' not in function:
-        return "Der Ausdruck muss die Variable 'x' enthalten."
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+        return "Der Ausdruck muss die Variable 'x' enthalten."
+    coefficient, exponent = function.split('x^')
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