Use a Graphing Calculator to Estimate the Solution Set of the Equation

question 43

Multiple Choice

Use a graphing calculator to estimate the solution set of the equation. Round to the nearest hundredth.
- $$e ^ { x } = 5 ^ { x + 4 }$$

• A) \(\{ - 10.56 \}\)
• B) \(\{ 2.47 \}\)
• C) \(\{ 10.56 \}\)
• D) \(\{ - 32.82 \}\)

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