SOLUTION: How would I solve this equations and round it to the nearest thousandth. 1n (m+8) - 1n m = 1n 3 I know the answer is 4 I just don't understand how to get to that. Please hel

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Question 330191: How would I solve this equations and round it to the nearest thousandth.
1n (m+8) - 1n m = 1n 3
I know the answer is 4 I just don't understand how to get to that.
Please help.
Answer by Fombitz(32388) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
It's ln and not 1n for natural log.
ln%28m%2B8%29+-+ln%28m%29+=+ln%283%29
ln%28%28m%2B8%29%2Fm%29=ln%283%29
%28m%2B8%29%2Fm=3
m%2B8=3m
2m=8
highlight%28m=4%29