SOLUTION: I need help solving the exponential equation e 2-x=12

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Question 129927: I need help solving the exponential equation
e 2-x=12
Answer by stanbon(48569) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
e^(2-x) = 12
Take the natural log of both sides to get:
2-x = ln(12)
x = 2-ln(12)
x = -0.48491...
Cheers,
Stan H.