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Ch. 4 - Exponential and Logarithmic Functions
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Capitolo 5, Problema 35

Solve each exponential equation in Exercises 23–48. Express the solution set in terms of natural logarithms or common logarithms. Then use a calculator to obtain a decimal approximation, correct to two decimal places, for the solution. e(5x−3) - 2 =10,476

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Start with the given equation: \(e^{(5x - 3)} - 2 = 10476\).
Isolate the exponential term by adding 2 to both sides: \(e^{(5x - 3)} = 10476 + 2\).
Simplify the right side: \(e^{(5x - 3)} = 10478\).
Take the natural logarithm (ln) of both sides to undo the exponential: \(\ln\left(e^{(5x - 3)}\right) = \ln(10478)\).
Use the logarithm power rule to bring down the exponent: \((5x - 3) = \ln(10478)\), then solve for \(x\) by isolating it: \(5x = \ln(10478) + 3\), and finally \(x = \frac{\ln(10478) + 3}{5}\).

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