SOLUTION: I have the following problem and I need to solve for x to the nearest thousandth: 2(e^x + 1) = 10

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Question 948777: I have the following problem and I need to solve for x to the nearest thousandth:
2(e^x + 1) = 10
Answer by josgarithmetic(39621) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
2%28e%5Ex%2B1%29=10

e%5Ex%2B1=5
e%5Ex=4
ln%284%29=x

Scientific/engineering calculator, or logarithm table.
x=1.3863...