Intermediate Algebra for College Students (7th Edition)

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Chapter 9 - Section 9.5 - Exponential and Logarithmic Equations - Exercise Set - Page 727: 74

Answer

The solution set is $\{ \frac{2}{e^2-1}\approx0.31 \}$.

Work Step by Step

The given equation is $\ln (x+2) -\ln x=2$ Add $\ln (x)$ to both sides. $\ln (x+2) -\ln x+\ln x=2+\ln x$ Use $2=\ln e^2 $. $\ln (x+2) =\ln e^2+\ln x$ Use product rule on the right hand side. $\ln (x+2) =\ln (e^2x)$ $ x+2 =e^2x$ Isolate $x$. $x=\frac{2}{e^2-1}$ $x=0.31$.
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