Solve the Logarithmic Equation $\log 3 x = \log 5 + \log ( x - 2 )$

question 14

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.
- $\log 3 x = \log 5 + \log ( x - 2 )$

• A) \(\{ 5 \}\)
• B) \(\left\{ \frac { 3 } { 2 } \right\}\)
• C) \(\{ - 5 \}\)
• D) \(\left\{ - \frac { 5 } { 4 } \right\}\)

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