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Ch. 7 - Transcendental Functions
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Capitolo 7, Problema 7.3.2b

In Exercises 1–4, solve for t.
2. b. e^(kt) = 10

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Identify the equation given: \(e^{kt} = 10\).
To solve for \(t\), take the natural logarithm (ln) of both sides to utilize the property that \(\ln(e^x) = x\).
Apply the natural logarithm: \(\ln(e^{kt}) = \ln(10)\).
Simplify the left side using the logarithm property: \(kt = \ln(10)\).
Isolate \(t\) by dividing both sides by \(k\): \(t = \frac{\ln(10)}{k}\).

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