Solve the Exponential Equation Below Algebraically $$\frac { 500 } { 1 + e ^ { - x } } = 150$$

question 72

Multiple Choice

Solve the exponential equation below algebraically. Round your result to three decimal places.
$$\frac { 500 } { 1 + e ^ { - x } } = 150$$

• A) \(0.794\)
• B) \(- 1.483\)
• C) \(- 3.655\)
• D) \(- 3.796\)
• E) \(- 0.847\)

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