Solve the Exponential Equation Algebraically $2 \left( 5 ^ { 2 - x } \right) = 12$

question 5

Multiple Choice

Solve the exponential equation algebraically.Approximate the result to three decimal places.​ $2 \left( 5 ^ { 2 - x } \right) = 12$ ​

• A) \(2 - \frac { \ln 6 } { \ln 5 } \approx 3.887\)
• B) \(2 - \frac { \ln 6 } { \ln 5 } \approx 1.887\)
• C) \(2 - \frac { \ln 6 } { \ln 5 } \approx 0.887\)
• D) \(2 - \frac { \ln 6 } { \ln 5 } \approx 4.887\)
• E) \(2 - \frac { \ln 6 } { \ln 5 } \approx 2.887\)

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