The values of x satisfying log

Question:

The values of $x$ satisfying $\log _{3}\left(x^{2}+4 x+12\right)=2$ are

(a) 2, −4

(b) 1, −3

(c) −1, 3

(d) −1, −3

Solution:

(d) −1, −3

The given equation is $\log _{3}\left(x^{2}+4 x+12\right)=2$.

$\Rightarrow x^{2}+4 x+12=3^{2}=9$

$\Rightarrow x^{2}+4 x+3=0$

$\Rightarrow(x+1)(x+3)=0$

$\Rightarrow x=-1,-3$

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