How to solve exponential equation in Matlab?

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i need to to solve the equation Vr = Vs[1-exp((-R*t)/L)], for t using ''solve'' function, can't do it, there is error says ''can't find an implici solution'', Can anyone help plz.

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Star Strider
Star Strider on 18 Jan 2017
The correct syntax is important with the Symbolic Math Toolbox. You have to define your equation as an expression and assign that to a different variable (here ‘Eq1’).
The Code:
syms L R t Vr Vs
Eq1 = Vr == Vs*(1-exp((-R*t)/L));
t_sol = solve(Eq1, t)
t_sol =
-(L*log(1 - Vr/Vs))/R

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