Use a Graphing Calculator to Solve the Equation $e ^ { x } = x ^ { 2 } - 1$

question 437

Multiple Choice

Use a graphing calculator to solve the equation. Round your answer to two decimal places.
- $e ^ { x } = x ^ { 2 } - 1$

• A) {-0.71}
• B) {-1.15}
• C) {0}
• D) {2.54}

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