SOLUTION: Can't quite figure this one out. ln(x^2)+ln(8x)=3

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Question 36082: Can't quite figure this one out.
ln(x^2)+ln(8x)=3
Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
ln(x^2)+ln(8x)=3
Law: lnA + lnB = ln(AB)
For your problem you get:
ln[(8x)(x^2)]=3
ln[8x^3]=3
e^3= 8x^3
e^3=(2x)^3
2x=e
x=e/2
Cheers,
Stan H.