SOLUTION: Solve for x: 2ln(2x-3)+5=17

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Question 587753: Solve for x:
2ln(2x-3)+5=17
Answer by lwsshak3(11628) About Me  (Show Source):
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Solve for x:
2ln(2x-3)+5=17
2ln(2x-3)=12
ln(2x-3)^2=12
convert to exponential form
e^12=(2x-3)^2
take sqrt of both sides
e^6=2x-3
2x=e^6+3
x=(e^6+3)/2