Solve the Exponential Equation Algebraically $e ^ { x } - 8 = 12$

question 35

Multiple Choice

Solve the exponential equation algebraically. Approximate the result to three deci- mal places. $e ^ { x } - 8 = 12$

• A) \(\ln 20 \approx 2.485\)
• B) \(\ln 20 \approx 2.996\)
• C) \(\ln 20 \approx - 2.485\)
• D) \(\ln 20 \approx 2.079\)
• E) \(\ln 20 \approx - 2.996\)

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