SOLUTION: If \ln (x) = -0.123, what does x equal?

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Question 353706: If \ln (x) = -0.123, what does x equal?
Found 2 solutions by Alan3354, jsmallt9:
Answer by Alan3354(69443) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
x+=+e%5E-0.123
x =~ 0.88426

Answer by jsmallt9(3758) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
ln%28x%29+=+-0.123
Just rewrite your equation in exponential form. In general, log%28a%2C+%28p%29%29+=+q is equivalent to a%5Eq+=+p. Using this on your equation we get:
x+=+e%5E%28-0.123%29
For a decimal approximation of you answer, use your calculator on the above. If your calculator doesn't have a button for "e", then use 2.718281828459045 (or a rounded off version of this number).