Solve the Logarithmic Equation $$\ln ( x - 3 ) - \ln ( x + 5 ) = \ln ( x - 3 ) - \ln ( x + 7 )$$

question 202

Multiple Choice

Solve the logarithmic equation. Be sure to reject any value that is not in the domain of the original logarithmic
expressions. Give the exact answer.
- $$\ln ( x - 3 ) - \ln ( x + 5 ) = \ln ( x - 3 ) - \ln ( x + 7 )$$

• A) \(\{ 3 \}\)
• B) \(\left\{ \frac { 3 } { 4 } \right\}\)
• C) \(\{ - 18 \}\)
• D) \(\varnothing\)

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