ln(4x-7)=ln(x+11)

Question

Solve the equation. Check for extraneous solutions. Round to three decimal places when needed 

Answer 1

ln(4x - 7) = ln(x + 11)

since we're taking natural log of both sides, therefore:

4x - 7 = x + 11

4x - x = 11 + 7

3x = 18

x = 6