SOLUTION: E^2X+6E^X-27=0

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Question 1004043: E^2X+6E^X-27=0
Answer by Alan3354(69443) About Me  (Show Source):
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E^2X+6E^X-27=0
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Assuming the 1st exponent is 2x:
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Sub y for e^x
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y^2 + 6y - 27 = 0
(y+9)*(y-3) = 0
y = -9 --> e^x = -9 ***** not possible
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y = 3
e^x = 3
x = ln(3)