Use Properties of Logarithms to Condense the Logarithmic Expression $$8 \ln ( x - 6 ) - 11 \ln x$$

question 6

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.
- $$8 \ln ( x - 6 ) - 11 \ln x$$

• A) \(\ln \frac { ( x - 6 ) ^ { 8 } } { x ^ { 11 } }\)
• B) \(\ln x ^ { 11 } ( x - 6 ) ^ { 8 }\)
• C) \(\ln \frac { 8 ( x - 6 ) } { 11 x }\)
• D) \(\ln 88 x ( x - 6 )\)

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