Find the Domain of the Logarithmic Function $$f ( x ) = \log _ { 5 } ( x - 2 ) ^ { 2 }$$

question 42

Multiple Choice

Find the domain of the logarithmic function.
- $$f ( x ) = \log _ { 5 } ( x - 2 ) ^ { 2 }$$

• A) \(( - \infty , 0 )\) or \(( 0 , \infty )\)
• B) \(( - \infty , 2 )\) or \(( 2 , \infty )\)
• C) \(( - 2 , \infty )\)
• D) \(( 2 , \infty )\)

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