Question

Solve the equation below:

ln x- ln 5= -1

Answer 1

x = 5/e

Explanation:

ln x- ln 5= -1

We know that ln a - ln b = ln (a/b)

ln x- ln 5= -1

ln(x/5) = -1

Raise each side to the power of e

e^ ln(x/5) = e^-1

We know that e^-1 = 1/e

x/5 = 1/e

Multiply each side by 5

x/5 *5 = 1/e * 5

x = 5/e