Solve the Exponential Equation Algebraically $$e ^ { x } - 7 = 16$$

question 33

Multiple Choice

Solve the exponential equation algebraically. Approximate the result to three deci- mal places. $$e ^ { x } - 7 = 16$$

• A) \(\ln 23 \approx 3.135\)
• B) \(\ln 23 \approx - 3.135\)
• C) \(\ln 23 \approx - 2.773\)
• D) \(\ln 23 \approx 2.773\)
• E) \(\ln 23 \approx 1.946\)

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