SOLUTION: Express y in terms of x when: ln y - ln(y+1) = ln x

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Question 998138: Express y in terms of x when:
ln y - ln(y+1) = ln x

Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Start with the given equation


Use rule 2


See note below


Multiply both sides by y+1.


Distribute


Subtract xy from both sides.


Factor


Divide both sides by 1-x.


Note: if , then . This is true for any log of any base.

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