Question

Solve the equation by using the basic properties of logarithms.
ln(x+4)=-1

Answer 1

-3.63

Explanation:

Answer 2

Write both sides as powers of
`e`:

`\ln(x+4)=-1\implies e^(\ln(x+4))=e^(-1)\implies x+4=e^(-1)`

since
`b^(\log_ba)=a`. Then

`x=e^(-1)-4\approx-3.63`