SOLUTION: 0.07t 2e =6 The 0.07t is above the e. Do I divide the 2 on each side?

Question 305437: 0.07t
2e =6
The 0.07t is above the e.

Do I divide the 2 on each side?
Answer by Edwin McCravy(20060) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!

Do I divide the 2 on each side?


Yes, that's the first step.



The next thing is to use the rule for changing an exponential
equation to a logarithmic equation, which is the following

The exponential equation  is equivalent to the 
logarithmic equation  which in the case of
natural logs:   is equivalent to 



Divide the 0.07 on each side:



Get a calculator and punch out the answer:



Edwin

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