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Differentiation of exponential and logarithmic functions — Question 350

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QUESTION 350

The graphs of y=e−xy=e^{-x} and y=xy=x intersect for x>0x>0. Determine the x-coordinate of their intersection to three decimal places.
(A)
1.0001.000
(B)
0.5670.567
(C)
0.3680.368
(D)
0.5000.500
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