SOLUTION: Solve the exponential equation. Give the answer correct to 3 decimal places. 15,000 = 500e^03x

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Question 193332: Solve the exponential equation. Give the answer correct to 3 decimal places.
15,000 = 500e^03x
Answer by RAY100(1637) About Me  (Show Source):
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15000=500e^3x
divide by 500
30=e^3x
ln both sides
ln30=3x
3.40=3x
x=1.1337
check 15,000=500e^(3*1.1337)=500(30)=15,000,,,ok