solve the equation
2ln(x+5)-1=7
2ln(x+5)-1=7
2ln(x+5)=7+1
2ln(x+5)=8 Divide with 2
ln(x+5)=8/2=4
x+5=e^4
Where:
e=2.7182818284590452353602874713527
base of natural logarithm
x+5=e^4=(2.7182818284590452353602874713527)^4
x+5=54.598150033144239078110261202861
x=54.598150033144239078110261202861-5
x=49.598150033144239078110261202861