What is the best first step for solving the following

Last updated: 7/13/2022

What is the best first step for solving the following equation? e^3x-1 = 19 Choose the correct answer below. A. Use the product rule for exponents. B. Take the common logarithm on each side. C. Change to exponential form. D. Write the sum of logarithms as the logarithm of a product. E. Take the natural logarithm on each side. F. Let u = ex and write the equation in quadratic form.