Solve the Exponential Equation Algebraically $e ^ { x } - 8 = 12$

Multiple Choice

Solve the exponential equation algebraically. Approximate the result to three deci- mal places. $e ^ { x } - 8 = 12$

A) $\ln 20 \approx 2.485$
B) $\ln 20 \approx 2.996$
C) $\ln 20 \approx - 2.485$
D) $\ln 20 \approx 2.079$
E) $\ln 20 \approx - 2.996$