Solve for .

Answer and explanation

Correct answer: C. only

  1. Step 1: Combine the logs: , so .
  2. Step 2: Then , so and or .
  3. Step 3: The logarithms need , so is rejected.
Answer
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Why not the others: Both roots ignores the domain; comes from an algebra slip in completing the square; has no valid working.

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