Use the Definition of a Logarithm to Solve Logarithmic Equations $$\log _ { 2 } ( x + 1 ) + \log _ { 2 } ( x - 5 ) = 4$$

Multiple Choice

Use the Definition of a Logarithm to Solve Logarithmic Equations
Solve the logarithmic equation. Be sure to reject any value that is not in the domain of the original logarithmic
expressions. Give the exact answer.
- $$\log _ { 2 } ( x + 1 ) + \log _ { 2 } ( x - 5 ) = 4$$

A) $\{ 7 \}$
B) $\{ 7 , - 3 \}$
C) $\{ - 3 \}$
D) $\{ 8 \}$