Find the solution to the equation.
e^5x=25

Question

Find the solution to the equation.
e^5x=25

freckles · Answer

e^(5x)=25
take ln( ) of both sides

freckles · Answer

This is so you can bring down the (5x) part

anonymous · Answer

okay, i have no idea how to to this equation at all! Could you help?

freckles · Answer

Well have you taken the ln( ) of both sides as I suggested ?

freckles · Answer

$$e^{5x}=25 \ \ln(e^{5x})=\ln(25)$$
now just use power rule on the left hand side 
bring down the 5x in front of the ln(e)
and recall ln(e)=1

freckles · Answer

can you tried to do that?
bring down the 5x part in front of the ln(e)

anonymous · Answer

you had a math processing error up there^

freckles · Answer

try refreshing 
i don't see one on my end

freckles · Answer

But if you can't read it:
1st step: take ln( ) of both sides
2nd step: use power rule so you bring the 5x thing 
3rd step: use that ln(e) is 1
4th step: just divide both sides by what x is being multiplied by.

freckles · Answer

if you want to type what you have so far I can check it