SOLUTION: Hi, I was wondering if anyone could help me solve this equation. I don't quite understand it. Thank you in advance. The equation is e^3x-9=142.88

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Question 884897: Hi,
I was wondering if anyone could help me solve this equation. I don't quite understand it. Thank you in advance.
The equation is e^3x-9=142.88

Answer by rothauserc(4718) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
e^3x-9 = 142.88
use the definition of logarithms
3x -9 = ln(142.88)
3x -9 = 4.962
3x = 13.962
x = 4.654