SOLUTION: This might sound like a silly question but in algbra what does the sign ln stand for. I have seen it but can't find an explanation for it. Thank you Dave

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Question 108837: This might sound like a silly question but in algbra what does the sign ln stand for. I have seen it but can't find an explanation for it.
Thank you
Dave

Answer by Fombitz(32388) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
ln(x) stands for the natural logarithm function.
y=ln%28x%29 if x=e%5Ey where the number "e" is an irrational number that approximates to 2.718.