Answer
$x\approx2.401$
Work Step by Step
RECALL:
$$\ln{x}=y \longleftrightarrow e^y=x$$
Use the definition above to obtain:
\begin{align*}
\ln{30}&=x+1\\\\
\ln{30}-1&=x+1-1\\\\
\ln{30}-1&=x
\end{align*}
Use a scientific calculator to obtain:
$$x\approx 2.401$$