Question

SOLVE THE EQUATION FOR X.
ln e^x = -3

Answer 1

lne^x=-3
literally means x=-3

Answer 2

lne^x = x

Answer 3

Therefore, x = -3

Answer 4

\[
\ln e^x=-3\\
e^{\ln e^x}=e^{-3}\\
e^x=e^{-3}\\
x=-3
\]

Answer 5

lne^x read as a sentence: "what do I need to raise e to in order to get e^x"