Question

How do you solve `e^x = 0.02`?

Answer 1

`x=ln(0.02) ~~-3.912`

Explanation:

Based on our knowledge of the meaning of the natural logarithm:

Given
`color(white)("XXX")e^x=0.02`

`ln(e^x)=ln(0.02)`

`x=ln(0.02)`

`x~~-3.912` (using a calculator)