natural logs: help solving 0 = (e^x)(x) + 1

[henry200]

how would i go about solving for x in this equation:

0 = (e^x)(x)+1

thanks in advance

 

[stapel]

I don't think this can be solved algebraically. You'd have to use numerical methods.

What generated this equation?

Eliz.

 

[tkhunny]

Please don't post the same question in multiple locations.