SOLUTION: Solve the equation: {{{2e^(5x+3)=8}}} round to three decimal places.

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Question 753583: Solve the equation: 2e%5E%285x%2B3%29=8 round to three decimal places.
Answer by solver91311(24713) About Me  (Show Source):
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Multiply both sides by



Take the log of both sides. Any base will do, but using will simplify the arithmetic at the end.



Use



Then use



Solve for



Which is the exact answer. You can do your own calculator work to get a numerical approximation to whatever precision you like within the capabilities of your calculator.

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