Question

Solve the following logarithmic equations.
ln(x^6) = 36

Answer 1

The solution is x = e⁶

Explanation:

Hi there!

First, let´s write the equation

ln(x⁶) = 36

Apply logarithm property: ln(xᵃ) = a ln(x)

6 ln(x) = 36

Divide both sides of the equation by 6

ln(x) = 6

Apply e to both sides

e^(ln(x)) = e⁶

x = e⁶

The solution is x = e⁶

Let´s prove why e^(ln(x)) = x

Let´s consider this function:

y = e^(ln(x))

Apply ln to both sides of the equation

ln(y) = ln(e^(ln(x)))

Apply logarithm property: ln(xᵃ) = a ln(x)

ln(y) = ln(x) · ln(e) (ln(e) = 1)

ln(y) = ln(x)

Apply logarithm equality rule: if ln(a) = ln(b) then, a = b

y = x

Since y = e^(ln(x)), then x =e^(ln(x))

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