SOLUTION: Use algebraic procedures to find the solution of e^ln(x-1) = 4 ln(x-1) is the exponent. Thank you!

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Question 606158: Use algebraic procedures to find the solution of e^ln(x-1) = 4
ln(x-1) is the exponent.
Thank you!
Answer by nerdybill(7384) About Me  (Show Source):
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e^ln(x-1) = 4
take the ln of both sides:
ln(x-1) = ln(4)
x-1 = 4
x = 5