Solve the Exponential Equation Algebraically $e ^ { 2 x } - 7 e ^ { x } - 8 = 0$

question 34

Multiple Choice

Solve the exponential equation algebraically.Approximate the result to three decimal places.​ $e ^ { 2 x } - 7 e ^ { x } - 8 = 0$ ​

• A) \(\ln 8 \approx 3.079\)
• B) \(\ln 8 \approx 2.079\)
• C) \(\ln 8 \approx 4.079\)
• D) \(\ln 8 \approx 1.079\)
• E) \(\ln 8 \approx 0.079\)

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