how do i solve for:

2^(x+1) =9
3e^(x-8) +5=14
log2x=4
and ln(2x-5)=4?
thanks!

first: take log of each side

(x+1)log2=log9 solve for x

second : take ln of reach side

ln3+(x-8)=ln9

third
log2x=4
2x=10,000