Use the Definition of a Logarithm to Solve Logarithmic Equations $$\log _ { 2 } ( x + 1 ) + \log _ { 2 } ( x - 5 ) = 4$$

question 103

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.
- $$\log _ { 2 } ( x + 1 ) + \log _ { 2 } ( x - 5 ) = 4$$

• A) \(\{ 7 \}\)
• B) \(\{ 7 , - 3 \}\)
• C) \(\{ - 3 \}\)
• D) \(\{ 8 \}\)

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