Question 764584: Use natural logarithms to solve the equation. Round to the nearest thousandth.
5e^2x+8=22
A. 0.515
B. 0.264
C. 0.896
D. –3.259 Answer by stanbon(75887) (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website! 5e^2x+8=22
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5e^(2x+8) = 22
e^(2x+8) = 4.4
Take the natural log to get:
2x+8 = ln(4.4)
2x+8 = 2.5184
2x = -6.5184
x = -3.2592
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Stan H.
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A. 0.515
B. 0.264
C. 0.896
D. –3.259