SOLUTION: Solve the exponential equation. Express the solution in terms of natural logarithms. Then use a calculator to obtain a decimal approximation for the solution. e to the x power = 2

Algebra.Com
Question 703913: Solve the exponential equation. Express the solution in terms of natural logarithms. Then use a calculator to obtain a decimal approximation for the solution.
e to the x power = 22.8
I do not fully understand how to do this.

Answer by josgarithmetic(39620)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Use the inverse of the exponential function, the natural logarithm function.

Given, ,
Apply the inverse function,


You can use a scientific calculator or use a table of logarithms.

RELATED QUESTIONS

Solve the exponential equation. Express the solution in terms of natural logarithms. Then (answered by Tatiana_Stebko)
Solve the exponential equation. Express the solution in terms of natural logarithms. Then (answered by Alan3354,stanbon)
solve the exponential equation. express the solutions in terms of natural logarithms.... (answered by rapaljer)
solve the exponential equation. express the solutions in terms of natural logarithms.... (answered by Fombitz)
Solve the exponential equation. Express the solution in terms of natural logarithms. Use... (answered by Alan3354)
2.Solve the exponential equation. Express the solution in terms of natural logarithms.... (answered by Alan3354)
Solve the exponential equation. Express the solution set in terms of natural logarithms. (answered by Alan3354,stanbon)
Please Help I could not understand this question! Solve the equation and express the... (answered by rothauserc)
Hi, Could someone please show me how to work through this problem? I don't know the steps (answered by nerdybill)