SOLUTION: solve the equation ln x- ln (x-3) = ln 5 Thank you

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Question 932425: solve the equation
ln x- ln (x-3) = ln 5
Thank you
Answer by tommyt3rd(5050) About Me  (Show Source):
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combining logs...
ln%28x%2F%28x-3%29%29=ln%285%29


raising e to both sides of the equation...
%0D%0Ax%2F%28x-3%29=5%0D%0A
which leads to...

x=5%28x-3%29
x=5x-15
4x=15
and so...

x=15%2F4