1. **Problem Statement:** Identify which function corresponds to the given graph.
2. **Given options:**
- $f(x) = \ln x$
- $f(x) = \log(2x)$
- $f(x) = -e^{2x}$
- $f(x) = 2e^x$
3. **Key characteristics of each function:**
- $\ln x$ is a logarithmic function defined for $x>0$, starting near $y=-\infty$ as $x\to0^+$ and increasing slowly.
- $\log(2x)$ is also logarithmic, similar shape to $\ln x$ but shifted/scaled.
- $-e^{2x}$ is an exponential decay function, rapidly decreasing.
- $2e^x$ is an exponential growth function, rapidly increasing.
4. **Analyzing the graph description:**
- The curve starts just above 0 at $x=0$ and rises slowly.
- The shape is consistent with a logarithmic curve.
- The graph is defined for positive $x$ values.
5. **Conclusion:** The graph matches the behavior of $f(x) = \ln x$.
**Final answer:**
$$f(x) = \ln x$$
Logarithmic Function
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