How do you solve lnx8=5?

1 Answer
Feb 18, 2017

x=e10+8

Explanation:

Exponentiate both sides of the equation:

eln(x8)=e5

Use the logarithmic rule eln(x)=x to simplify:

x8=e5

Solve for x by squaring both sides:

x8=(e5)2=e10

Simplify: x=e10+8