Solve the Equation $2 \mathrm { e } ^ { ( 5 \mathrm { x } + 3 ) } = 8$

question 305

Multiple Choice

Solve the equation. Round to the nearest thousandth.
- $2 \mathrm { e } ^ { ( 5 \mathrm { x } + 3 ) } = 8$

• A) \(\{ 0.877 \}\)
• B) \(\{ 1.000 \}\)
• C) \(\{ - 0.392 \}\)
• D) \(\{ - 0.323 \}\)

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