Solve the Equation $\log _ { 3 } ( x + 1 ) = - 2$

Multiple Choice

Solve the equation.
- $\log _ { 3 } ( x + 1 ) = - 2$

A) $\left\{ \frac { 10 } { 9 } \right\}$
B) $\left\{ - \frac { 8 } { 9 } \right\}$
C) $\{ - 1 \}$
D) $\left\{ \frac { 5 } { 4 } \right\}$