Question

What is the true solution to 2 In 4X=2 In 8?
X= -4
x= -2
x= 2
X= 4

Answer 1

x = 2

Explanation:

Matching parts of the equation, we find that all parts match if (and only if) ...

4x = 8

Dividing by 4, we see ...

x = 2

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Check

Substituting 2 for x in the given equation, we have ...

2 ln(4·2) = 2 ln(8) . . . . true