Question

How do you solve `lnx + ln(x-2) = ln3`?

Answer 1

`x~~2.45`

Explanation:

`ln(x(x-2))=ln3`

`ln(x^2-2x)=ln3`

`x^2-2x-ln3=0`

`x=(2+-sqrt(4+4ln3))/2`

`x~~2.45 or x~~-0.45`

`x~~2.45`