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e^(x) + e^(-x) = 5...solve for x.

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Multiply your equation by $e^x,$ and then put $z=e^x,$ you're gonna have to deal with a quadratic equation.

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Multiply your equation by $e^x,$ and then put $z=e^x,$ you're gonna have to deal with a quadratic equation.

Can you be more specific?

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Can you be more specific?

No.

I want you to try to do what I said.

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