Solve the System by Elimination If Possible $\log _ { 3 } ( x - 5 ) + \log _ { 3 } ( x + 3 ) = \log _ { 3 } 20$

Multiple Choice

Solve the system by elimination if possible. $\log _ { 3 } ( x - 5 ) + \log _ { 3 } ( x + 3 ) = \log _ { 3 } 20$

A) (3, 7)
B) $8 \log x - \log y$
C) (7, 3)
D) infinitely many solutions, dependent equations
E) no solution, inconsistent system