SOLUTION: I need assistance solving this equation: 2lnx-ln5=ln(x+10) Appreciate any help!

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Question 432752: I need assistance solving this equation:
2lnx-ln5=ln(x+10)
Appreciate any help!
Answer by edjones(8007) About Me  (Show Source):
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2lnx-ln5=ln(x+10)
ln(x^2)-ln(5)=ln(x+10)
e^(ln(x^2))/e^(ln(5))=e^(ln(x+10))
x^2/5=x+10
x^2=5x+50
x^2-5x-50=0
(x-10)(x+5)=0
x=10
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Ed