SOLUTION: Use the properties of logarithms to solve the equation for x. ln(8x − 13) − ln(x − 3) = ln 11 Thanks!!

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Question 820262: Use the properties of logarithms to solve the equation for x.
ln(8x − 13) − ln(x − 3) = ln 11
Thanks!!
Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
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Use the properties of logarithms to solve the equation for x.
ln(8x − 13) − ln(x − 3) = ln 11
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ln[(8x-13)/(x-3)] = ln(11)
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(8x-13)/(x-3) = 11
8x-13 = 11x-33
3x = 20
x = 20/3
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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