You can put this solution on YOUR website! 2 ln *sqrt(x-8)=8
ln*sqrt(x-8)^2=8
raise both sides to e power
sqrt(x-8)^2=e^8;
x-8=e^8
x=8+e^8=2988.96
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check
2 ln sqrt (2980.96)=8
the sqrt term is 54.6
the ln of the sqrt term is 4
2*4=8
Answer is 8+e^8