Solve For $x : 5 ^ { - x / 2 } = 0.0052$

question 93

Multiple Choice

Solve for $x : 5 ^ { - x / 2 } = 0.0052$ . Round to 3 decimal places.

• A) \(6.535\)
• B) \(10.518\)
• C) \(13.737\)
• D) \(- 13.737\)
• E) \(- 3.268\)

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