Precalculus Examples

$e^{x - 2} = 11.7$

Step 1

Reduce by cancelling the common factors.

$e^{x - 2} = 11.7$

Step 2

Convert the exponential equation to a logarithmic equation using the logarithm base $(e)$ of the right side $(11.7)$ equals the exponent $(x - 2)$ .

$\log_{e} (11.7) = x - 2$