Simplify the exponent of the base "e" if possible. The exponents in these exponentials are often complex rational expressions that contain several substitutable variables and constants. This often leads to cancellation possibilities that simplify the subsequent answer.
Take the natural logarithm of the entire exponential expression. The base "e" and natural logarithm are inverse operations. Therefore, taking the logarithm of an exponential expression removes both the logarithm and the base "e." This leaves only the exponent of the exponential left in the expression.
Remove the notation for the natural log and "e" from the expression and move the exponent position; then write it as any other polynomial expression.