Question

lnx = ln3 -ln(x+5)

i got lnx = ln(3/x+5)
then x=3/x+5
then x^2+5x-3 and used the quadratic formula to calculate the answer. is my process right?

Answer 1

Yep you're correct

Answer 2

But you need to check if the answer is negative

Answer 3

yeah i figured. i was making sure that i actually had to do the quadratic formula for this problem
thanks

Answer 4

no problem, believe in yourself!