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    May 9, 2008, 08:50 PM
    Natural Log Math problems
    The directions are to solve the logarithmic equation. Be sure to reject any value that is not in the domain oof the original logarithmic expressions. Give the exact answer.



    I am unsure if I am doing this the right way. Ln x + Ln(x-1) = Ln 12.

    am I supposed to distribute the x over the parenthesis? And if so do I then find the Ln of 12?

    I am so confused :(
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    May 10, 2008, 05:11 AM
    Using the log properties, you can rewrite the left side as



    If you take e to both sides you get

    Now solve. Remember to reject what is not in the domain. No negatives or 0.

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