How to do this? the ans is

This equation uses two properties of logarithms:





So you could take the ln from left and right hand side in the equation, and get:

(2-x)ln 3 = x ln 5

then

2 ln 3 - x ln 3 - x ln 5 = 0 =>

x(ln 3 + ln 5) = 2 ln 3

so x = 2 ln 3 / (ln3 + ln5)

Now using the 1st property you can say 2 ln 3 is ln 3² = ln9
and using the 2nd property you can say ln3 + ln5 = ln15

so x= ln9 / ln15

Here’s the answer. you’re supposed to use 2900 times the interest rate and then add your original amount of money. now you get 2997.15