SOLUTION: Solve for x: ln(x-4)=ln(x+8)-ln5

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Question 1082445: Solve for x:
ln(x-4)=ln(x+8)-ln5

Answer by solver91311(24713)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!


The difference of the logs is the log of the quotient, so



Then, since if and only if and

So set

and solve for such that

John

My calculator said it, I believe it, that settles it


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