Question

How do solve `ln(x-5) = 3`?

Answer 1

`x=e^3+5`

Explanation:

Simply convert the logarithm to exponential form.

`ln(x-5)=3`

`log_e(x-5)=3`

`hArre^3=x-5`

`color(red)(x=e^3+5)`

I think you can leave it at that. `e` is an irrational number, so you can't really get an exact number. It's around 25.0855369232, in case you're interested. :)