Solve the Logarithmic Equation Below Algebraically $$\ln \left( x ^ { 2 } + 6 \right) = 5$$

question 91

Multiple Choice

Solve the logarithmic equation below algebraically. Round your result to three decimal places.
$$\ln \left( x ^ { 2 } + 6 \right) = 5$$

• A) \(\pm 11.604\)
• B) \(\pm 14.688\)
• C) \(\pm 15.639\)
• D) \(\pm 12.762\)
• E) \(\pm 11.934\)

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