MCQ
The values of $x$ satisfying $\log_3 (x^2+ 4x + 12) = 2$ are:
  • A
    $2, −4$
  • B
    $1, −3$
  • C
    $−1, 3$
  • $−1, −3$

Answer

Correct option: D.
$−1, −3$
The given equation is $\log_3(x^2 + 4x + 12) = 2$
$\Rightarrow x^2 + 4x + 12 = 3^2= 9$
$\Rightarrow x^2 + 4x + 3 = 0$
$\Rightarrow (x + 1) (x + 3) = 0$
$\Rightarrow x = -1, -3$

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