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