SOLUTION: log_2(x + 5) + log_2 (x − 5) = 3 Why is the domain (5,∞) and not including the (-5,∞) since they are both in the equation why only that domain? Thanks

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Question 957514: log_2(x + 5) + log_2 (x − 5) = 3
Why is the domain (5,∞) and not including the (-5,∞) since they are both in the equation why only that domain?
Thanks

Answer by josgarithmetic(39620)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Prevent the expression input of the logarithm being negative, because two cannot be raised to a power to give a negative value.
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