Use Natural Logarithms
Evaluate or Simplify the Expression Without Using $\ln \mathrm { e } ^ { 20 \mathrm { x } }$

question 168

Multiple Choice

Use Natural Logarithms
Evaluate or simplify the expression without using a calculator.
- $\ln \mathrm { e } ^ { 20 \mathrm { x } }$

• A) \(20 x\)
• B) \(- 20 x\)
• C) \(\mathrm { e } ^ { 20 \mathrm { x } }\)
• D) \(\frac { 1 } { 20 x }\)

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