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Differentiation of exponential and logarithmic functions — Question 269

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QUESTION 269 (3 marks)

Consider the equation ln⁡(x−1)+ln⁡(x+1)=ln⁡8\ln(x-1)+\ln(x+1)=\ln8.
a)
State the domain restriction imposed by the logarithms.
[1 mark]
b)
Solve the equation exactly.
[2 marks]
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