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Solve the exponential equation. Use a calculator to obtain a decimal approximation, correct to two decimal places, for the
solution.
-$\mathrm { e } ^ { 2 x } = 4$
A) {0.17}
B) {5.44}
C) {0.69}
D) {2.77}

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To solve the equation $e^{2x} = 4$, take the natural logarithm of both sides to get $2x = \ln(4)$. Solving for $x$ gives $x = \frac{\ln(4)}{2}$, which approximately equals 0.69.

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