Use a Graphing Calculator to Solve the Equation $$\log _ { 4 } ( x + 2 ) - \log _ { 5 } ( x - 1 ) = 1$$

question 375

Multiple Choice

Use a graphing calculator to solve the equation. Round your answer to two decimal places.
- $$\log _ { 4 } ( x + 2 ) - \log _ { 5 } ( x - 1 ) = 1$$

• A) \(\{ - 0.69 \}\)
• B) \(\{ 2.05 \}\)
• C) \(\{ 1.75 \}\)
• D) \(\{ 1.98 \}\)

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