Natural Logarithm Equations

Solve each equation. Check your answers. Round your answer to four decimal places:

7 ln(2x + 5) = 8

Describe the error in expanding the logarithmic expression:

• The 3 should be distributed over both logarithmic terms

• The two logarithms should be multiplied, not added

• The x should be in front of the logarithmic term, not a separate term

• The 3 was distributed to the wrong term