Solve the Equation $$\log _ { 7 } | x + 5 | = \log _ { 7 } 4$$

question 257

Multiple Choice

Solve the equation. Write the solution set with the exact solutions. Also give approximate solutions to 4
decimal places if necessary.
- $$\log _ { 7 } | x + 5 | = \log _ { 7 } 4$$

• A) \(\{ - 1 , - 9 \}\)
• B) \(\{ 1 \}\)
• C) \(\{ - 1 \}\)
• D) \(\{ 1,9 \}\)

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