Solve the exponential equation algebraically.Approximate the result to three decimal places. $3 e ^ { x } = 15$
A) $\ln 5 \approx - 1.609$
B) $\ln 5 \approx 1.099$
C) $\ln 5 \approx - 1.099$
D) $\ln 5 \approx 1.609$
E) $\ln 5 \approx 2.708$

Question

Solve the exponential equation algebraically.Approximate the result to three decimal places.   $3 e ^ { x } = 15$  
A) $\ln 5 \approx - 1.609$
B) $\ln 5 \approx 1.099$
C) $\ln 5 \approx - 1.099$
D) $\ln 5 \approx 1.609$
E) $\ln 5 \approx 2.708$

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Divide both sides by 3 and then take the natural logarithm of both sides.

Solve the Exponential Equation Algebraically 3ex=153 e ^ { x } = 153ex=15

Solve the Exponential Equation Algebraically $3 e ^ { x } = 15$