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Ch. 4 - Exponential and Logarithmic Functions
Blitzer - College Algebra 8th Edition
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Capitolo 5, Problema 94

In Exercises 89–102, determine whether each equation is true or false. Where possible, show work to support your conclusion. If the statement is false, make the necessary change(s) to produce a true statement. ln(x + 1) = ln x + ln 1

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Recall the logarithm property: \( \ln(ab) = \ln a + \ln b \). This means the sum of logarithms corresponds to the logarithm of a product.
Compare the given equation \( \ln(x + 1) = \ln x + \ln 1 \) to the property. The right side is \( \ln x + \ln 1 = \ln(x \cdot 1) = \ln x \).
Since \( \ln(x + 1) \) is on the left and \( \ln x \) is on the right, the equation simplifies to \( \ln(x + 1) = \ln x \).
For \( \ln(x + 1) = \ln x \) to be true, the arguments must be equal: \( x + 1 = x \), which is impossible for any real \( x \).
Therefore, the original equation is false. To make it true, replace \( \ln 1 \) with \( \ln(x + 1) - \ln x \), or rewrite the right side as \( \ln(x + 1) = \ln x + \ln\left(\frac{x + 1}{x}\right) \).

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