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Use the inverse relationship between logarithmic and exponential functions to solve the equation for x. Simplify your answer using the rules of logarithms and the change of base formula.ln(x) = −2X=________

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using the following property


e^(b\ln a)=a^b

We can rewrite our expression by exponentiating both sides:


\begin{gathered} e^(\ln x)=e^(-2) \\ x^1=e^(-2) \\ x=(1)/(e^2) \end{gathered}

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