Algebra 2 Common Core

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ISBN 10: 0133186024
ISBN 13: 978-0-13318-602-4

Chapter 7 - Exponential and Logarithmic Functions - 7-6 Natural Logarithms - Practice and Problem-Solving Exercises - Page 481: 21

Answer

$x=\dfrac{1}{e^2}$

Work Step by Step

Recall: $$\ln{a}=y \longleftrightarrow e^y=a$$ Use the definition above to obtain: \begin{align*} \ln{x}&=-2\\\\ e^{-2}&=x\\\\ \end{align*} Use the rule $a^{-m} = \dfrac{1}{a^m}$ to obtain: $$\dfrac{1}{e^2}=x$$
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