SOLUTION: Solve lnx= 3+ln(x-3)

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Question 111060: Solve lnx= 3+ln(x-3)
Answer by stanbon(48535) About Me  (Show Source):
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Solve lnx= 3+ln(x-3)
lnx-ln(x-3) = 3
ln[x/(x-3)] = 3
x/(x-3) =e^3
x/(x-3) = 20.0855...
x = (20.0855..)x - 60.2566..
19.0855x = 60.2566...
x = 3.15718...
Cheers,
Stan H.