Combine logarithms: We are given the equation ln(x1)+ln(2x3)=ln3. We will use the properties of logarithms to combine the left side of the equation into a single logarithm.
Simplify combined expression: Using the property of logarithms that ln(a)+ln(b)=ln(a∗b), we can combine the two logarithms on the left side of the equation:ln(x1)+ln(2x3)=ln(x1∗2x3).
Cancel x terms: Simplify the expression inside the logarithm: ln(x1⋅2x3)=ln(x2x3).
Equating arguments: Simplify the expression further by canceling x in the numerator and the denominator: ln(x2x3)=ln(2x2).
Isolate x2: Now we have the equation ln(2x2)=ln3. Since the natural logarithm function ln(x) is one-to-one, we can equate the arguments of the logarithms:2x2=3.
Take square root: Divide both sides of the equation by 2 to isolate x2:x2=23.
Take square root: Divide both sides of the equation by 2 to isolate x2: x2=23.Take the square root of both sides to solve for x. Remember that taking the square root gives us both positive and negative solutions: x=±23.
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