SOLUTION: 0.07t 2e =6 The 0.07t is above the e. Do I divide the 2 on each side?

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Question 305437: 0.07t
2e =6
The 0.07t is above the e.

Do I divide the 2 on each side?

Answer by Edwin McCravy(20060) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!

2e%5E%280.07t%29=6
Do I divide the 2 on each side?

Yes, that's the first step.

e%5E%280.07t%29=3

The next thing is to use the rule for changing an exponential
equation to a logarithmic equation, which is the following

The exponential equation B%5EA=C is equivalent to the 
logarithmic equation A+=+log%28B%2C%28C%29%29 which in the case of
natural logs:  e%5EA=C is equivalent to A=ln%28C%29

0.07t=ln%283%29

Divide the 0.07 on each side:

t=ln%283%29%2F0.07

Get a calculator and punch out the answer:

t=15.69446127

Edwin