Question

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

Answer 1

`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`