Question

Calculate the value of x that makes the expression true; round the answer to the nearest ten-thousandth. e^x – 5 = 8
Select one:
a. 9.2564
b. 6.5942
c. 5.9642
d. 2.5649

Answer 1

is it \[e^x-1=8~~~~~~or~~~~~~~e^{x-1}=8\]

Answer 2

1 = 5

Answer 3

e^x - 5 = 8
e^x = 13
x = Log[13] = 2.5649

Answer 4

log[e^x ] = x