Solve the Exponential Equation Below Algebraically $$e ^ { 2 x } + 3 e ^ { x } - 18 = 0$$

question 32

Multiple Choice

Solve the exponential equation below algebraically. Round your result to three decimal places.
$$e ^ { 2 x } + 3 e ^ { x } - 18 = 0$$

• A) \(1.099\)
• B) \(0.214\)
• C) \(2.077\)
• D) \(- 0.188\)
• E) \(3.271\)

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