Solve the Logarithmic Equation $\ln ( x - 6 ) + \ln ( x + 1 ) = \ln ( x - 15 )$

question 237

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.
- $\ln ( x - 6 ) + \ln ( x + 1 ) = \ln ( x - 15 )$

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

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