Solve the Exponential Equation by Taking the Logarithm of Both $$e ^ { 6 y } = 40$$

question 79

Multiple Choice

Solve the exponential equation by taking the logarithm of both sides. $$e ^ { 6 y } = 40$$

• A) \(\left\{ \frac { e ^ { 6 } } { 40 } \right\}\)
• B) \(\left\{ \frac { \ln 40 } { 6 } \right\}\)
• C) \(\left\{ \frac { 40 } { e ^ { 6 } } \right\}\)
• D) \(\{ e \}\)

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