Algebra 2 Common Core

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Chapter 7 - Exponential and Logarithmic Functions - 7-6 Natural Logarithms - Lesson Check - Page 480: 5

Answer

$x=\dfrac{e^4}{5}$

Work Step by Step

Recall: $$\ln{a}=y \longrightarrow e^y=a$$ Use the definition above to obtain: \begin{align*} \ln{5x}&=4\\ e^4&=5x\\ \end{align*} Divide both sides by $5$ to obtain: $$\dfrac{e^4}{5}=x$$
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