SOLUTION: Solve the equation by rewriting the exponential expression using the indicated logarithm. 70e^ −0.17t = 10 *using the natural log

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Question 1139177: Solve the equation by rewriting the exponential expression using the indicated logarithm.
70e^ −0.17t = 10
*using the natural log
Found 2 solutions by josgarithmetic, Edwin McCravy:
Answer by josgarithmetic(39621) About Me  (Show Source):
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maybe should be written 70e^(-0.17t)=10
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70e%5E%28-0.17t%29=10
Start with taking natural log of both sides.

Answer by Edwin McCravy(20060) About Me  (Show Source):
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No! Divide both sides by 70 first. Then take natural logs of both sides.

Edwin