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Publisher: PEARSON
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**Problem 2: Solve the Equation for x**

\[ 2 \ln(x-3) = \ln(x+5) + \ln 4 \]

This is a logarithmic equation where you need to solve for the variable \( x \).

Steps to solve:

1. **Combine Logarithmic Terms:**

   The equation can be rewritten by using logarithmic properties. The right side, \(\ln(x+5) + \ln 4\), can be combined into a single logarithm:

   \[ \ln((x+5) \cdot 4) = \ln(4(x+5)) \]

2. **Set the Logarithms Equal:**

   Now the equation becomes:

   \[ 2 \ln(x-3) = \ln(4(x+5)) \]

3. **Eliminate the Logarithms:**

   Since the bases are the same, you can set the arguments equal to each other:

   \[ (x-3)^2 = 4(x+5) \]

4. **Expand and Simplify the Equation:**

   Expand and rearrange the equation to solve for \( x \).

5. **Solve the Quadratic Equation:**

   Solve for \( x \) considering the domain constraints due to the logarithms.

**Note:** Ensure that the values obtained for \( x \) satisfy the original equation’s requirements, specifically that the arguments of the logarithms are positive.
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Transcribed Image Text:**Problem 2: Solve the Equation for x** \[ 2 \ln(x-3) = \ln(x+5) + \ln 4 \] This is a logarithmic equation where you need to solve for the variable \( x \). Steps to solve: 1. **Combine Logarithmic Terms:** The equation can be rewritten by using logarithmic properties. The right side, \(\ln(x+5) + \ln 4\), can be combined into a single logarithm: \[ \ln((x+5) \cdot 4) = \ln(4(x+5)) \] 2. **Set the Logarithms Equal:** Now the equation becomes: \[ 2 \ln(x-3) = \ln(4(x+5)) \] 3. **Eliminate the Logarithms:** Since the bases are the same, you can set the arguments equal to each other: \[ (x-3)^2 = 4(x+5) \] 4. **Expand and Simplify the Equation:** Expand and rearrange the equation to solve for \( x \). 5. **Solve the Quadratic Equation:** Solve for \( x \) considering the domain constraints due to the logarithms. **Note:** Ensure that the values obtained for \( x \) satisfy the original equation’s requirements, specifically that the arguments of the logarithms are positive.
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