Question

Use a calculator to find an approximate solution to the equation. Round any intermediate work and steps to three decimal places. Show all of your steps in solving the equation for full credit. (2 points)

7ln (x + 2.8) = 11.2

Answer 1

firstly 7 x ln x = 7lnx
similarly, 7 ln (2.8) = 7 ln 2.8 [distributive property of multipication];
so we get : 7ln(x+2.8 ) = 7lnx + 7ln2.8