<PRE><B>Question 1058775</B>
ln(5x/(x-1)) = 3
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use definition of logarithm
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5x/(x-1) = e^3
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note that e = 2.71828
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5x / (x-1) = (2.71828)^3 = 20.0855
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5x = 20.0855 * (x-1)
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5x = 20.0855x - 20.0855
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15.0855x = 20.0855
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x = 1.3314
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