Solve the Following Graphically $\log ( x - 3 ) - 2 = x ^ { 2 } - 14 x + 45$

question 26

Multiple Choice

Solve the following graphically. If necessary, round answers to the nearest thousandth.
- $\log ( x - 3 ) - 2 = x ^ { 2 } - 14 x + 45$

• A) \(\{ 5.4814,8.6904 \}\)
• B) \(\{ 5.4863,8.7075 \}\)
• C) \(\{ 5.454,8.659 \}\)
• D) \(\varnothing\)

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