Precalculus Examples

$e^{5 x} = 7$

Step 1

Reduce by cancelling the common factors.

$e^{5 x} = 7$

Step 2

Convert the exponential equation to a logarithmic equation using the logarithm base $(e)$ of the right side $(7)$ equals the exponent $(5 x)$ .

$\log_{e} (7) = 5 x$