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If e-X = 6. write x in terms of the natural logarithm. O In 6 In -6 O -In 6 06

If e-X = 6. write x in terms of the natural logarithm. O In 6 In -6 O -In 6 06-example-1
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e^(-x)=6

to cancel the exponential we apply natural log on both sides


\begin{gathered} \ln (e^(-x))=\ln 6 \\ -x=\ln 6 \end{gathered}

multiply -1 on each side


x=-\ln 6

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