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Ch. 1 - Functions
Briggs - Calculus: Early Transcendentals 3rd Edition
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Capitolo 1, Problema 1.55

Solving equations Solve the following equations.


ln x= -1

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Step 1: Understand the equation. The equation given is \( \ln x = -1 \). This means we are looking for a value of \( x \) such that the natural logarithm of \( x \) equals \(-1\).
Step 2: Recall the definition of the natural logarithm. The natural logarithm \( \ln x \) is the power to which \( e \) (Euler's number, approximately 2.718) must be raised to obtain \( x \).
Step 3: Convert the logarithmic equation to an exponential form. The equation \( \ln x = -1 \) can be rewritten as \( x = e^{-1} \).
Step 4: Simplify the expression. The expression \( e^{-1} \) can be simplified to \( \frac{1}{e} \).
Step 5: Conclude the solution. The value of \( x \) that satisfies the equation \( \ln x = -1 \) is \( \frac{1}{e} \).

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