Question

In 2+ In (x-2)= In 14

Answer 1

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as ln(x) + ln (y) = ln (x*y)

we have : ln(2) + ln (x-2) = ln ( 2 * (x-2) ) = ln ( 2x -4)

so ln (2x-4) = ln 14

2x -4 = 14

2x-4 +4 = 14 +4

2x = 18

2x/2 = 18/2

x = 9

let's check : ln 2 + ln (9-2) = ln ( 2 * (9-2) ) = ln (2* 7) = ln (14)