Solve the Logarithmic Equation Below Algebraically $$\ln \left( x ^ { 2 } + 3 \right) = 4$$

question 63

Multiple Choice

Solve the logarithmic equation below algebraically. Round your result to three decimal places.
$$\ln \left( x ^ { 2 } + 3 \right) = 4$$

• A) \(\pm 9.301\)
• B) \(\pm 6.772\)
• C) \(\pm 9.442\)
• D) \(\pm 4.318\)
• E) \(\pm 7.183\)

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