Find the Domain and the Vertical Asymptote of the Function $$f ( x ) = - 2 - 4 \log ( x + 1 )$$

Multiple Choice

Find the domain and the vertical asymptote of the function.
- $$f ( x ) = - 2 - 4 \log ( x + 1 )$$

A) Domain $( - \infty , - 1 )$ ; vertical asymptote: $x = - 1$
B) Domain $( - \infty , 1 )$ ; vertical asymptote: $x = 1$
C) Domain $( - 1 , \infty )$ ; vertical asymptote: $x = - 1$
D) Domain $( 1 , \infty )$ ; vertical asymptote: $x = 1$