Find the Exact Solution to the Equation $$8 - \log 5 ( x + 7 ) = 7$$

question 157

Multiple Choice

Find the exact solution to the equation.
- $$8 - \log 5 ( x + 7 ) = 7$$

• A) \(x = - 4\)
• B) \(x = 2\)
• C) \(x = 12\)
• D) \(x = - 2\)

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