Solve the Logarithmic Equation Below Algebraically $$\ln ( x - 5 ) = \ln ( x + 1 ) - \ln ( x - 9 )$$

Multiple Choice

Solve the logarithmic equation below algebraically.
$$\ln ( x - 5 ) = \ln ( x + 1 ) - \ln ( x - 9 )$$

A) $- 12$ and $- 9$
B) 4 and 11
C) $- 12$ and 11
D) $- 9$ and 11
E) $- 12$ and 4