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

question 86

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

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