SOLUTION: Solve the equation 40e^(-0.296x) = 100

SOLUTION: Solve the equation 40e^(-0.296x) = 100

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Question 740358: Solve the equation
40e^(-0.296x) = 100
Answer by lwsshak3(11628) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Solve the equation
40e^(-0.296x) = 100
e^(-0.296x) = 100/40=2.5
take log of both sides
(-0.296x)lne=ln(2.5)
-0.296x=ln(2.5)
x=ln(2.5)/-0.296
x≈-3.0955

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