Question

How do you solve `lnx=-0.5`?

Answer 1

`x~~ color(green)(0.606531)`

Explanation:

`ln(x)=-0.5`
`color(white)("XXX")rarr e^(-0.5)=x` (by basic definitions)

Using a calculator:
`color(white)("XXX")e^(-0.5)~~0.606531`