Solve the System by Elimination If Possible $\log _ { 3 } ( x - 5 ) + \log _ { 3 } ( x + 3 ) = \log _ { 3 } 20$

question 109

Multiple Choice

Solve the system by elimination if possible. $\log _ { 3 } ( x - 5 ) + \log _ { 3 } ( x + 3 ) = \log _ { 3 } 20$

• A) (3, 7)
• B) \(8 \log x - \log y\)
• C) (7, 3)
• D) infinitely many solutions, dependent equations
• E) no solution, inconsistent system

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