Solve the Equation $\log _ { 3 } ( x + 5 ) - \log _ { 3 } ( x - 2 ) = 1$

question 114

Multiple Choice

Solve the equation. Find the exact solution. $\log _ { 3 } ( x + 5 ) - \log _ { 3 } ( x - 2 ) = 1$

• A) \(5\)
• B) \(4\)
• C) \(3\)
• D) \(7\)
• E) \(1\)

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