Solving natural logarithms with absolute value Question from my text: $e^{4x-2014} - 7 = |-3|$. I've never seen this before and my text is useless! Thank you!

Hint: First of all, what is $|-3|$? Second, sum $7$ on both sides of the equation. Third, apply $\ln$ in both sides of the equation. Fourth: sum $2014$ on both sides of the equation. And finally divide both sides of the equation by $4$. Carry the steps carefully and you'll see what's happening.
