Use the Definition of a Logarithm to Solve Logarithmic Equations $$\log _ { 4 } x + \log _ { 4 } ( x - 15 ) = 2$$

question 188

Multiple Choice

Use the Definition of a Logarithm to Solve Logarithmic Equations
Solve the logarithmic equation. Be sure to reject any value that is not in the domain of the original logarithmic
expressions. Give the exact answer.
- $$\log _ { 4 } x + \log _ { 4 } ( x - 15 ) = 2$$

• A) \(\{ 16 \}\)
• B) \(\{ 4 \}\)
• C) \(\{ 1 , - 16 \}\)
• D) \(\{ - 1,16 \}\)

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