How do you solve 18=e3x?

1 Answer
Dec 24, 2016

x=0.963(3s.f.)

Explanation:

18=e3x

convert into a logarithmic function:

e.g. log10(100)=2
102=100

18=e3x
loge(18)=3x

loge(n)=ln(n)

enter ln(18) into a calculator:

ln(18)=2.89037..

3x=2.8903717578961647

divide this answer by 3:

x=0.963(3s.f.)