Solved on Jan 17, 2024
Solve the equation and select the correct answer.
STEP 1
Assumptions
1. The equation to solve is .
2. We assume that is a real number.
3. We will use properties of exponents to simplify the equation.
STEP 2
First, we simplify the expression by using the property of exponents that states .
STEP 3
Subtract the exponents.
STEP 4
Combine like terms in the exponent.
STEP 5
Replace the original fraction in the equation with the simplified expression.
STEP 6
Add 3 to both sides of the equation to isolate the exponential term.
STEP 7
Take the natural logarithm of both sides of the equation to solve for . Remember that .
STEP 8
Apply the property of logarithms to simplify the left side of the equation.
STEP 9
Subtract 3 from both sides of the equation to isolate the term containing .
STEP 10
Divide both sides of the equation by 3 to solve for .
STEP 11
Calculate the value of using a calculator.
STEP 12
Using a calculator, we find that .
STEP 13
Subtract 3 from 2.5649.
STEP 14
Divide by 3 to get the value of .
STEP 15
Comparing the calculated value of to the multiple-choice options, we find that the closest value is option C .
The solution to the equation is , which corresponds to option C.
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