Solve the Equation for X $\ln ( 13 x + 5 ) = - 0.5$

Multiple Choice

Solve the equation for x. Give an exact solution.
- $\ln ( 13 x + 5 ) = - 0.5$

A) $13 \left( e ^ { - 0.5 } - 5 \right)$
B) $\frac { e ^ { - 0.5 } + 13 } { 5 }$
C) $\frac { e ^ { - 0.5 } - 5 } { 13 }$
D) $\mathrm { e } ^ { - 0.5 } - 5$