Intermediate Algebra (12th Edition)

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Chapter 9 - Section 9.6 - Exponential and Logarithmic Equations; Further Applications - 9.6 Exercises - Page 630: 28

Answer

$x=\dfrac{2}{3}$

Work Step by Step

With the bases on both sides of the equation the same, the exponents of the given equation, $ e^{\ln(6-x)}=e^{\ln(4+2x)} $ can be equated. That is, \begin{align*}\require{cancel} \ln(6-x)&=\ln(4+2x) .\end{align*} Since $\ln a=\ln b$ implies $a=b$, the equation above is equivalent to \begin{align*}\require{cancel} 6-x&=4+2x .\end{align*} Using the properties of equality, the equation above is equivalent to \begin{align*}\require{cancel} 6-4&=2x+x \\ 2&=3x \\\\ \dfrac{2}{3}&=\dfrac{\cancel3x}{\cancel3} \\\\ \dfrac{2}{3}&=x \\\\ x&=\dfrac{2}{3} .\end{align*} Hence, the solution to the equation $ e^{\ln(6-x)}=e^{\ln(4+2x)} $ is $ x=\dfrac{2}{3} $.
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