How do you use the properties of logarithms to solve ln(x-3)=1?

Question

Properties of logarithms

Answer 1

Given ln(x-3) = 1

raise both sides by e.

x-3 = e^1

add 3 to each side.

x-3+3 = e^1+3

x = e^1+3

We know the value of e^1 = 2.7182

x = 2.7182+3

x = 5.7182