SOLUTION: Two ln problems I need help with. ln 3 - (ln x + ln 6) = ln x - ln 8 ln 3 + ln 2x = 7 Please help! Thanks!!

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Question 71145: Two ln problems I need help with.
ln 3 - (ln x + ln 6) = ln x - ln 8
ln 3 + ln 2x = 7
Please help!
Thanks!!

Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
ln 3 - (ln x + ln 6) = ln x - ln 8
ln3 - (ln6x) = ln(x/8)
ln(3/6x) = ln(x/8)
1/2x = x/8
2x^2 = 8
x^2=4
x=2.
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ln 3 + ln 2x = 7
ln(6x)=7
e^7 = 6x
6x = 1096.63
x=182.77
Cheers,
Stan H.