SOLUTION: how do I simplify the problem: ln(x+2)+ln3=ln39

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Question 12669: how do I simplify the problem:
ln(x+2)+ln3=ln39
Answer by AdolphousC(70) About Me  (Show Source):
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ln(x+2)+ln3=ln39
You should be able to use the product property to rewrite the problem as follows
ln 3(x+2) = ln 39
the if the ln 3(x+2) = ln 39 then 3(x+2) = 39


now solve like normal
3x + 6 = 39
3x = 33
x = 11