Solve the Equation and Express the Solution in Exact Form $$\ln \mathrm { e } ^ { \mathrm { x } } - \ln \mathrm { e } ^ { 5 } = \ln \mathrm { e } ^ { 8 }$$

question 273

Multiple Choice

Solve the equation and express the solution in exact form.
- $$\ln \mathrm { e } ^ { \mathrm { x } } - \ln \mathrm { e } ^ { 5 } = \ln \mathrm { e } ^ { 8 }$$

• A) {-3}
• B) {3}
• C) {13}
• D) {40}

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