SOLUTION: Please help me solve this problem step by step: 17.2 ln (x + 2) = 24.5 i tried dividing 17.2 by 24.5 then using e and 1.42 as the exponent and i got stuck because i dont know if i

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Question 383448: Please help me solve this problem step by step: 17.2 ln (x + 2) = 24.5
i tried dividing 17.2 by 24.5 then using e and 1.42 as the exponent and i got stuck because i dont know if i did it right.
Answer by solver91311(24713) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!


I think you actually divided correctly, but you said it backwards:





Then use:



to write:





is the exact answer. A numerical approximation is a few calculator buttons away.

John

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