SOLUTION: PLEASE HELP ME WITH THIS PROBLEM; solve the equation In(x+5)- In(3)= In (x-3)

Question 54934: PLEASE HELP ME WITH THIS PROBLEM;
solve the equation In(x+5)- In(3)= In (x-3)
Answer by funmath(2933) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
The rules we're going to use are:
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solve the equation ln(x+5)- ln(3)= ln (x-3)

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Check by subtituting 7 in for x's in the original equation and see if both sides equal once you simplify:

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We're right!!!
Happy Calculating!!!