Question 46076
<pre>ln(x+5)-ln(3)=ln(x-3).

Use logarithmic law: ln(a) - ln(b) = ln(a/b)


ln {{{(x+5)/3)}}} = ln(x-3)

Remove the logarithmic function from both sides.

{{{(x+5)/3}}} = x-3

x+5 = 3x - 9

14 = 2x

x = 7</pre>