SOLUTION: solve the equation for x. ln(5-4x)=1

Question 394431: solve the equation for x.
ln(5-4x)=1
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.

Convert to exponential form

Evaluate 'e' to the first power to get 'e'

Subtract from both sides.

Divide both sides by to isolate .

Simplify.

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Answer:

So the solution is

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Answer by stanbon(75887) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
solve the equation for x.
ln(5-4x)=1
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base = e
exponent = 1
result = 5-4x
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5-4x = e^1
4x = 5-e
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x = 0.5704..
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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