Intermediate Algebra (6th Edition)

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Chapter 9 - Section 9.7 - Common Logarithms, Natural Logarithms, and Change of Base - Exercise Set - Page 585: 32

Answer

1620.6168

Work Step by Step

We are given the equation $\ln(5x)=9$. To solve for x, remember that the base of a natural logarithm is understood to be $e$. Therefore, $\ln(5x)=log_{e}5x=9$. If $b\gt0$ and $b\ne1$, then $y=log_{b}x$ means $x=b^{y}$ for every $x\gt0$ and every real number $y$. Therefore, $5x=e^{9}$. Divide both sides by 5. $x=\frac{e^{9}}{5}\approx1620.6168$
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