Solving Exponential Equations with $e^x$

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Solve for $x$ in the equation $e^{2x} – 5e^x + 6 = 0$.

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Let $u = e^x$ to transform the equation into a quadratic equation in terms of $u$.

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$x = \ln(2)$ or $x = \ln(3)$

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