document.write( "<A HREF=/cgi-bin/jump-to-question.mpl?question=323786>Question 323786</A>: <I><SPAN STYLE=\"word-break: break-all;\"> Please help me solve this equation: <IMG STYLE=\"max-width:80%;\" SRC=/cgi-bin/plot-formula.mpl?expression=+40=+20e%2B10e%5Ex+ ALIGN=MIDDLE  ALT=\"+40=+20e%2B10e%5Ex+\"   DISABLED_style= \"max-width:90%; height:auto;\" > The directions say: Solve each logarithmic or exponential equation. Thank you for your help! </SPAN>\n" );
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document.write( "x = ln(4-2e)<BR>\n" );
document.write( "4-2e =~ -1.43656<BR>\n" );
document.write( "There is no log of a negative number.\r<BR>\n" );
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