SOLUTION: How would I solve e^5x=7?

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Question 446884: How would I solve e^5x=7?
Answer by nerdybill(7384) About Me  (Show Source):
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I presume the x is part of the exponent:
e%5E%285x%29=7
take the natural log of both sides to give you:
5x=ln%287%29
x=ln%287%29%2F5
x=0.3892