Answer:
Step-by-step explanation:
Let e^x = y
y^2 - 5y = 6 Subtract 6 from both sides
y^2 - 5y - 6 = 0 Factor
(y - 6)(y + 1) = 0
y - 6 = 0
y = 6
e^x = 6
ln e^x = ln 6
x * ln (e) = ln(6) ln(e) = 1
x = ln(6)
x = 1.79176
y + 1 = 0
e^x = - 1 Can't be done. No power will give - 1
y = - 1
