Solve the Equation $\log _ { 3 } x = \log _ { 3 } \frac { 1 } { x } + 6$

question 5

Multiple Choice

Solve the equation. $\log _ { 3 } x = \log _ { 3 } \frac { 1 } { x } + 6$

• A) \(\quad x = 30\)
• B) \(\quad x = 16\)
• C) \(\quad x = - 27\)
• D) \(x = 27\)
• E) \(\quad x = - 16\)
• F) \(\quad x = - 30\)

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