How do you solve e^(5x + 1) = 40?

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Alan P.
Oct 23, 2015

x ~= 0.53778

Explanation:

Given
color(white)("XXX")e^(5x+1) = 40

Therefore
color(white)("XXX")5x+1 = ln(40)

Using a calculator: ln(40) ~= 3.6889

color(white)("XXX")5x+1 ~= 3.6889

color(white)("XXX")x ~= 0.53778

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