Solve the Exponential Equation $$e ^ { x + 5 } = 7$$

Multiple Choice

Solve the exponential equation. Express the solution set in terms of natural logarithms.
- $$e ^ { x + 5 } = 7$$

A) $\{ \ln 7 - 5 \}$
B) $\left\{ \mathrm { e } ^ { 7 } + 5 \right\}$
C) $\left\{ \mathrm { e } ^ { 35 } \right\}$
D) $\{ \ln 12 \}$