SOLUTION: solve the exponential equation e^x-5=3 algebraically

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Question 865817: solve the exponential equation e^x-5=3 algebraically
Answer by nerdybill(7384) About Me  (Show Source):
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e^x-5=3
e^x = 3+5
e^x = 8
x = ln(8)
x = 2.079