Use logarithm properties to expand the expression ln open parentheses fourth root of fraction numerator 7 x squared over denominator y minus 6 end fraction end root close parentheses. 1 fourth ln space 7 plus ln space x minus ln open parentheses y minus 6 close parentheses 1 fourth ln space 7 plus 1 half ln space x minus 1 fourth ln space y plus 1 fourth ln space 6 1 fourth ln space 7 plus 1 half ln space x minus 1 fourth ln open parentheses y minus 6 close parentheses 7 over 4 ln space x minus 1 fourth ln space y plus 1 fourth ln space 6