SOLUTION: How do you solve for "x" in the equation ln(6-5x)= -3

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Question 640804: How do you solve for "x" in the equation ln(6-5x)= -3
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How do you solve for "x" in the equation ln(6-5x)= -3
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Starting with:
ln(6-5x)= -3
6-5x = e^(-3)
-5x = e^(-3) - 6
5x = 6 - e^(-3)
x = [6 - e^(-3)]/5
x = [5.95]/5
x = 1.19