Solve: 2 ln 3 = ln(x - 4)

Use the logarithm rule 2 ln 3 = ln(3²) = ln 9. Since ln(x − 4) = ln 9, the arguments must be equal: x − 4 = 9. Therefore x = 13, which is choice C, “x = 13.”

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