SOLUTION: I tried to rewrite this as e^4=x-4 to solve (I came up with the wrong answer), but I think that isnb't the way to go. Solve the following logarithmic equation: 5ln_(x-4)=4

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Question 110791: I tried to rewrite this as e^4=x-4 to solve (I came up with the wrong answer), but I think that isnb't the way to go.
Solve the following logarithmic equation:
5ln_(x-4)=4

Answer by stanbon(75887)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Solve the following logarithmic equation:
5ln_(x-4)=4
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ln(x-4)^5 = 4
(x-4)^5 = e^4
x-4 = e^(4/5)
x-4 = 2.2255409...

x = 6.2255409...
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Cheers,
Stan H.

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