Solve the Logarithmic Equation Algebraically $\ln \sqrt { x - 8 } = 7$

question 2

Multiple Choice

Solve the logarithmic equation algebraically.Approximate the result to three decimal places.​ $\ln \sqrt { x - 8 } = 7$ ​

• A) \(e ^ { 14 } + 8 \approx 1,202,611.284\)
• B) \(e ^ { 14 } + 8 \approx 1,202,614.284\)
• C) \(e ^ { 14 } + 8 \approx 1,202,612.284\)
• D) \(e ^ { 14 } + 8 \approx 1,202,610.284\)
• E) \(e ^ { 14 } + 8 \approx 1,202,613.284\)

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