How to Solve for Unknown Variable in ln Equation?

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To solve the equation ln(1-x) - 5x + 7.5 = 0 for the unknown variable x, algebraic methods are insufficient due to the presence of x both inside and outside the logarithmic function. A numerical method is required to find the solution. Common approaches include using iterative techniques such as the Newton-Raphson method or graphing the function to identify intersections. These methods allow for approximating the value of x effectively. Therefore, employing numerical methods is essential for solving this type of transcendental equation.
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I've been puzzling with this for 1 hour and can't figure it out. How do you calculate the unknown x from this equation?

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ln(1-x)-5x+7.5=0
 
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Since this involves the variable, x, both inside a transcendental function and outside it, there is no "algebraic" method to solve for x. You will have to use a numerical method.
 
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