Solve the Equation $\log \left( x ^ { 2 } - 2 x \right) = \log 15$

question 117

Multiple Choice

Solve the equation. Write the solution set with the exact solutions. Also give approximate solutions to 4
decimal places if necessary.
- $\log \left( x ^ { 2 } - 2 x \right) = \log 15$

• A) \(\{ 5 , - 3 \}\)
• B) \(\{ - 5,3 \}\)
• C) \(\{ 5 \}\)
• D){ }

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