SOLUTION: Find the value of the logarithm without using a calculator In(e^5) Thank you

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Question 133138: Find the value of the logarithm without using a calculator
In(e^5)
Thank you
Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) About Me  (Show Source):
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ln%28e%5E5%29 Start with the given expression


5%2Aln%28e%29 Rewrite the expression using the identity ln%28x%5Ey%29=y%2Aln%28x%29


5%2A1 Replace ln%28e%29 with 1. Remember, ln%28e%29=1


5 Multiply


So ln%28e%5E5%29=5