How do you solve #2ln(x+3) + ln(x-2) - (1/2)ln(x-2) = ln(x-2) - lnsqrt( x-2)#? Precalculus Properties of Logarithmic Functions Natural Logs 1 Answer P dilip_k Jul 3, 2016 #x=-2# Explanation: #2ln(x+3)+ln(x-2)-1/2ln(x-2)=ln(x-2)-lnsqrt(x-2)# #=>2ln(x+3)+cancel(ln(x-2))-cancel(lnsqrt(x-2))-cancel(ln(x-2))+cancel(lnsqrt(x-2))=0# #=>ln(x+3)=0# #=>x+3=e^0=1# #:.x=1-3=-2# Answer link Related questions What is the natural log of e? What is the natural log of 2? How do I do natural logs on a TI-83? How do I find the natural log of a fraction? What is the natural log of 1? What is the natural log of infinity? Can I find the natural log of a negative number? How do I find a natural log without a calculator? How do I find the natural log of a given number by using a calculator? How do I do natural logs on a TI-84? See all questions in Natural Logs Impact of this question 2210 views around the world You can reuse this answer Creative Commons License