Question

e^2x+1=20 solve for x

An explanation would be greatly appreciated

Answer 1

e^2x+1=20 (take 1 to other side)
e^2x=19 (multiply both sides by ln to bring 2x exponent down infront of e)
ln(e^2x)=ln(19) (ln and e cancel each other out always)
2x = ln19
x=ln19/2
x=1.4722

Answer 2

That's what I found as well, I did manage to figure it out, but having somebody else confirm it is nice, thanks for the help!! :)

Answer 3

no problem :)