SOLUTION: ln(e^-3) = a. 1 b. -2 c. e^-2 d. There is no numerical solution; this expression cannot be resolved

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Question 148356: ln(e^-3) =
a. 1
b. -2
c. e^-2
d. There is no numerical solution; this expression cannot be resolved
Answer by Fombitz(32388) About Me  (Show Source):
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The answer is not listed.
The exponential function and the natural log functions are inverse functions.
In other words,
ln%28e%5Ex%29=x and
e%5E%28ln+x%29=x
So, the answer for
ln%28e%5E%28-3%29%29=-3
But it is not listed as a choice.