How do you solve Ln(x+1)-ln(x-2)=lnx^2?

1 Answer
Jul 17, 2016

x approx 2.54682

Explanation:

impliesln((x+1)/(x-2))=ln(x^2)
implies (x+1)/(x-2)=x^2
implies x+1=x^2(x-2)
implies x+1=x^3-2x^2
implies x^3-2x^2-x-1=0
solve this equation with computer aid
x approx 2.54682