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Ch. 4 - Exponential and Logarithmic Functions
Blitzer - College Algebra 8th Edition
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Capitolo 5, Problema 95

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(5x) + ln 1 = ln(5x)

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Recall the logarithmic property that states: ln(a) + ln(b) = ln(a ⋅ b). This means the sum of two natural logarithms is the natural logarithm of the product of their arguments.
Apply this property to the left side of the equation: ln(5x) + ln(1) = ln(5x ⋅ 1) = ln(5x).
Recognize that ln(1) = 0 because the natural logarithm of 1 is always zero.
Since the left side simplifies to ln(5x), and the right side is also ln(5x), the equation is true as written.
Therefore, no changes are necessary to make the statement true.

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