Solve the Equation and Express the Solution in Exact Form $$\log _ { 4 } ( x + 4 ) + \log _ { 4 } ( x - 4 ) = 3$$

question 146

Multiple Choice

Solve the equation and express the solution in exact form.
- $$\log _ { 4 } ( x + 4 ) + \log _ { 4 } ( x - 4 ) = 3$$

• A) \(\{ 80 \}\)
• B) \(\left\{ \frac { 67 } { 4 } \right\}\)
• C) \(\{ 4 \sqrt { 5 } \}\)
• D) \(\left\{ \frac { 64 } { 3 } \right\}\)

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