Solve the Equation by Expressing Each Side as a Power $$\mathrm { e } ^ { \mathrm { x } + 5 } = \frac { 1 } { \mathrm { e } ^ { 10 } }$$

question 29

Multiple Choice

Solve the equation by expressing each side as a power of the same base and then equating exponents.
- $$\mathrm { e } ^ { \mathrm { x } + 5 } = \frac { 1 } { \mathrm { e } ^ { 10 } }$$

• A) \(\{ - 15 \}\)
• B) \(\{ 15 \}\)
• C) \(\{ - 5 \}\)
• D) \(\{ 5 \}\)

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