6.6.63 ln(7-x)+ln(1-x)=ln(25-x)

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The equation $\ln(7-x) + \ln(1-x) = \ln(25-x)$ is solved by applying logarithmic rules, leading to the product $(7-x)(1-x) = 25-x$. Expanding and rearranging yields the quadratic equation $x^2 - 7x - 18 = 0$. Factoring this equation results in the solutions $x = 9$ and $x = -2$. However, considering the domain restrictions, the valid solution is $x = -2$ since it satisfies the condition $x < 1$.

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$\ln{(7-x)}+\ln{(1-x)}=\ln{(25-x)}$

$\begin{array}{rrll}
\textsf{log rules} &(7-x)(1-x) &=25-x \\
\textsf{expand} &7-8x+x^2 &=25-x \\
\textsf{set to zero} &x^2-7x-18 &=0 \\
\textsf{factor} &(x-9)(x+2) &=0 \\
\textsf{zero's} &x&=9, \quad -2 \\
x\le -1\quad\therefore &x&=-2
\end{array}$

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typo's ?
have to very careful:rolleyes:
 
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there will be $x \lt 1$ not -1 so $x=-2$ will be the answer
 

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