Solve the Exponential Equation Algebraically $$e ^ { 2 x } - 4 e ^ { x } - 5 = 0$$

question 15

Multiple Choice

Solve the exponential equation algebraically. Approximate the result to three deci- mal places. $$e ^ { 2 x } - 4 e ^ { x } - 5 = 0$$

• A) \(\ln 5 \approx 3.609\)
• B) \(\ln 5 \approx 0.609\)
• C) \(\ln 5 \approx - 0.391\)
• D) \(\ln 5 \approx 1.609\)
• E) \(\ln 5 \approx 2.609\)

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