SOLUTION: Explain how to solve the exponential equation e^x+7=98 by algebraic methods.

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Question 808732: Explain how to solve the exponential equation e^x+7=98 by algebraic methods.
Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
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Explain how to solve the exponential equation e^x+7=98 by algebraic methods.
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e^(x+7) = 98
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Take the natural log of both sides to get::
x+7 = ln(98)
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x = ln(98)-7
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x = -2.4150
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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