SOLUTION: Please show me how to solve this: (1/e)^-x=(1/e^2)^x+1

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Question 848002: Please show me how to solve this:
(1/e)^-x=(1/e^2)^x+1
Answer by ewatrrr(24785) About Me  (Show Source):
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Hi,

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    x = -2x-2

   3x = -2

    x = -2/3