SOLUTION: This one is a doozy to me..please help... Solve the equation. Write answers in exact form using logarithms if needed (no decimals): 8+2e^x=12

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Question 769063: This one is a doozy to me..please help...
Solve the equation. Write answers in exact form using logarithms if needed (no decimals): 8+2e^x=12
Answer by Edwin McCravy(20056) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!

8 + 2ex = 12  
                         add -8 to both sides     
    2ex = 4   
                         divide thru by 2
     ex = 2
                         write exponential equation as a natural log.
     x = ln(2)

Edwin