Use Properties of Logarithms to Condense the Logarithmic Expression $$5 \ln ( x - 11 ) - 8 \ln x$$

question 178

Multiple Choice

Use properties of logarithms to condense the logarithmic expression. Write the expression as a single logarithm whose coefficient is 1. Where possible, evaluate logarithmic expressions.
- $$5 \ln ( x - 11 ) - 8 \ln x$$

• A) \(\ln \frac { 5 ( x - 11 ) } { 8 x }\)
• B) \(\ln 40 x ( x - 11 )\)
• C) \(\ln x ^ { 8 } ( x - 11 ) ^ { 5 }\)
• D) \(\ln \frac { ( x - 11 ) ^ { 5 } } { x ^ { 8 } }\)

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