Monday, April 1, 2013

solve for x : lnx + ln(3x-2)=0

ln x + ln (3x-2) = 0


We will
use the logarithm properties to solve for x.


We know that:
log a + log b = log a*b


Then we will
write:


ln x + ln (3x-2) = ln x*(3x-2) =
0


==> ln (3x^2-2x) =
0


Now we will rewrite into the exponent
form.


==> 3x^2 - 2x = e^0 =
1


==> 3x^2 - 2x -1 =
0


Now we will use the formula to find the
roots.


==> x1= (2 + sqrt(4+4*3) / 2*3 = (2+4)/6 =
1


==> x2= (2-4)/6 = -2/6 = -1/3 ( not defined for ln
x)


Then the only solution is x=
1

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