SOLUTION: Solve the equation by expressing each side as a power of the same base and then equating exponents. e^x+5=1/e^6

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Question 245536: Solve the equation by expressing each side as a power of the same base and then equating exponents.
e^x+5=1/e^6
Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
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Solve the equation by expressing each side as a power of the same base and then equating exponents.
e^(x+5) = 1/e^6
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e^(x+5) = e^(-6)
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Equate the exponents:
x+5 = -6
x = -11
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Cheers,
Stan H.