Question

Select the correct answer.

What is the solution to this equation?
8(e)25+1
4
OA.
=
OB.
1 =
In(0.5) + 1
2
In(0.5)
2
In(0.5)
2
In(0.5) – 1
- 1
OC.
L =
+1
D.
->

Answer 1

D, x = (ln(0.5) - 1)/2

Explanation:

8e^(2x+1) = 4

e^(2x+1) = 0.5

2x+1 = ln(0.5)

2x = ln(0.5) - 1

x = (ln(0.5) - 1)/2