Solve the Exponential Equation Algebraically $$e ^ { x } - 7 = 16$$

Multiple Choice

Solve the exponential equation algebraically. Approximate the result to three deci- mal places. $$e ^ { x } - 7 = 16$$

A) $\ln 23 \approx 3.135$
B) $\ln 23 \approx - 3.135$
C) $\ln 23 \approx - 2.773$
D) $\ln 23 \approx 2.773$
E) $\ln 23 \approx 1.946$