SOLUTION: 2x e = 8 not sure how to type it but e raised to the 2x = 8

Question 168767: 2x
e = 8
not sure how to type it but e raised to the 2x = 8
Found 2 solutions by jim_thompson5910, stanbon:
Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Start with the given equation

Take the natural log of both sides

Rewrite the left side using the identity . In other words, pull down the exponent and place it in front of the "ln"

Take the natural log of "e" to get 1

Multiply

Divide both sides by 2 to isolate x

So the answer is which approximates to
Answer by stanbon(75887) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
e raised to the 2x = 8
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Take the natural log of both sides to get:
2x = ln(8)
x = (1/2)*2.07944
x = 1.03972
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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