Solve the Exponential Equation Algebraically $e ^ { 2 x } - 5 e ^ { x } - 6 = 0$

question 2

Multiple Choice

Solve the exponential equation algebraically. Approximate the result to three decimal places.
$e ^ { 2 x } - 5 e ^ { x } - 6 = 0$

• A)\(\ln 6 \approx 3.792\)
• B) \(\ln 6 \approx 2.792\)
• C) \(\ln 6 \approx 0.792\)
• D) \(\ln 6 \approx - 0.208\)
• E) \(\ln 6 \approx 1.792\)

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