SOLUTION: Hi, Could someone please show me how to work through this problem? I don't know the steps to take to find the final answer, so any help you can provide is greatly appreciated.

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Question 364469: Hi, Could someone please show me how to work through this problem? I don't know the steps to take to find the final answer, so any help you can provide is greatly appreciated.

Pg. 865, #19
Directions: Solve each exponential equation by taking the logarithm on both sides. Express the solution set in terms of logarithms. Then use a calculator to obtain a decimal approximation, correct to two decimal places, for the solution.
e^x=5.7
Answer by nerdybill(7384) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
e^x=5.7
To isolate the x, take the natural log (ln) of both sides:
x = ln(5.7)
x = 1.74