Express as a Single Logarithm And, If Possible, Simplify $\ln \left( x ^ { 2 } - 25 \right) - \ln ( x + 5 )$

question 377

Multiple Choice

Express as a single logarithm and, if possible, simplify.
- $\ln \left( x ^ { 2 } - 25 \right) - \ln ( x + 5 )$

• A) \(\ln ( x + 5 )\)
• B) \(\ln \left( x ^ { 2 } - 5 \right)\)
• C) \(\ln ( x - 25 )\)
• D) \(\ln ( x - 5 )\)

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