How do you solve e^x = 0.02?

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Alan P.
Jul 13, 2016

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)

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