X is a varible it equals 1 or is used in the expression
Answer:
x = 5/e
Step-by-step explanation:
ln x- ln 5= -1
We know that ln a - ln b = ln (a/b)
ln x- ln 5= -1
ln(x/5) = -1
Raise each side to the power of e
e^ ln(x/5) = e^-1
We know that e^-1 = 1/e
x/5 = 1/e
Multiply each side by 5
x/5 *5 = 1/e * 5
x = 5/e
In this problem, it is given that the greater number is represented by x. With this, the smaller number which is 9 less than the greater number may be represented by x - 9. The product of the two numbers is 713 and may be expressed as
(x)(x -9) = 713
The equation above is the answer to the problem.
