Answer
$\ln 5\approx 1.6094$
Work Step by Step
$e^{t}=5$
Apply $\ln(...)$, knowing that $\ln e^{t}=t$
$t=\ln 5\approx 1.6094$
Note:
We could also use the definition of logarithm.
$e^{t}=5$ means that $\log_{e}5=t$.
Elementary and Intermediate Algebra: Concepts & Applications (6th Edition)
by Bittinger, Marvin L.; Ellenbogen, David J.; Johnson, Barbara L.
Published by
Pearson
ISBN 10:
0-32184-874-8
ISBN 13:
978-0-32184-874-1
Chapter 12 - Exponential Functions and Logarithmic Functions - Connecting: The Concepts - Exercises - Page 824: 3
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