SOLUTION: Solve the equation In(x+5) -In(3) =In(x-3). Please show me how to break this down to where it would understand by a dummy like me. Thanks to anyone who can help

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Question 72626: Solve the equation In(x+5) -In(3) =In(x-3).
Please show me how to break this down to where it would understand by a dummy like me.
Thanks to anyone who can help
Answer by Earlsdon(6294)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Solve for x:

Rewrite the left side using the quotient rule of logarithms:
Now apply the identity rule: If then
Simplify and solve for x. Multiply both sides by 3.

Subtract x from both sides.
Add 9 to both sides.
Divide both sides by 2.
or

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