Question

Solve the equation. Check your answer. If necessary, round to 3 decimal places
In x = -2, x=

Answer 1

x = 0.135 ( 3 dec. places )

Explanation:

Using the law of logarithms

•
`log_(b)` x = n ⇔ x =
`b^(n)`

Note that ln x =
`log_(e)` x

given

ln x = - 2 ⇒ x =
`e^(-2)` ≈ 0.135