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Solve the equation. Write the answer in terms of the natural logarithm.

e^(8x+9)=14

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Explanation:

Take the natural logarithm of both sides;

8x+9 = ln (14)

Transposition;

8x= ln(14)-ln(e⁹)


x = \frac{ ln(14) - ln( {e}^(9) ) }{8}


x = (1)/(8) ( ln(14) - 9)

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