SOLUTION: e^(1-4x)=17

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Question 411468: e^(1-4x)=17
Found 2 solutions by stanbon, scott8148:
Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
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e^(1-4x)=17
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Take the natural log of both sides to get:
(1-4x) = ln(17)
4x = 1-ln(17)
4x = -1.8332
x = -0.4583
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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Answer by scott8148(6628) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
taking natural log ___ 1 - 4x = ln(17)

1 - [ln(17)] = 4x

{1 - [ln(17)]} / 4 = x