Solve the Exponential Equation Algebraically $3 e ^ { x } = 15$

question 82

Multiple Choice

Solve the exponential equation algebraically.Approximate the result to three decimal places. $3 e ^ { x } = 15$

• A) \(\ln 5 \approx - 1.609\)
• B) \(\ln 5 \approx 1.099\)
• C) \(\ln 5 \approx - 1.099\)
• D) \(\ln 5 \approx 1.609\)
• E) \(\ln 5 \approx 2.708\)

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