SOLUTION: Use algebraic procedures to find the exact solution(s) 1. 5^X+1= 4 2. ln(3x)+ln(2)=1

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Question 741345: Use algebraic procedures to find the exact solution(s)
1. 5^X+1= 4


2. ln(3x)+ln(2)=1
Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
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Use algebraic procedures to find the exact solution(s)
1. 5^X+1= 4
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5^x = 3
x*ln(5) = ln(3)
x = ln(3)/ln(5)
x = 0.6826
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2. ln(3x)+ln(2)=1
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ln[3x*2] = 1
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ln(6x) = 1
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6x = e^1
x = e/6 = 0.4530
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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