Precalculus: Concepts Through Functions, A Unit Circle Approach to Trigonometry (3rd Edition)

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ISBN 13: 978-0-32193-104-7

Chapter 4 - Exponential and Logarithmic Functions - Section 4.5 Properties of Logarithms - 4.5 Assess Your Understanding - Page 331: 42

Answer

$1-\ln{x}$

Work Step by Step

Recall: $\log_a\left(\dfrac{M}{N}\right) = \log_a M-\log_a N$ $\therefore \ln{\left(\dfrac{e}{x}\right)} = \ln{e}- \ln{x}$ Note that $\ln(e) = 1$. Thus, $\ln\left(\dfrac{e}{x}\right) = \boxed{1 - \ln{x}}$
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