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The equation is $\"\"$ .

Subtract 1 from each side.

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Divide each side by 2.

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Write each side exponents and base e.

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Apply inverse property of exponents and logarithms: $\"\"$ .

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Divide each side by 3.

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Using calculator: $\"\"$ .

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The solution is $\"\"$ .