SOLUTION: Solve the exponential equation algebraically. Approximate result to 3 decimal places. {{{ -12 + 3e^x = 17 }}}

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Question 691476: Solve the exponential equation algebraically. Approximate result to 3 decimal places.
+-12+%2B+3e%5Ex+=+17+

Answer by mouk(232) About Me  (Show Source):
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+-12+%2B+3e%5Ex+=+17+
+3e%5Ex+=+29+
+e%5Ex+=+29%2F3+
+x+=+ln%2829%2F3%29+
x = 2.268683 ...
x = 2.269 to 3dp