ln(x−2)^2−12=15

Question

Solve.

ln(x−2)²−12=15

If the answer is not an integer, enter it as a decimal. Round to the nearest hundredth, if needed.

Must be written as decimal.

x ≈ ____

Answer 1

ln (x - 2)² - 12 = 15

ln (x - 2)² = 27

2 ln (x - 2) = 27

ln (x - 2) = 18.5

e^18.5 = x - 2

108,254,987.8 = x - 2

110,254,987.8 = x