Solve the Logarithmic Equation Below Algebraically $$\ln ( x + 3 ) = \ln ( x + 1 ) - \ln ( x + 7 )$$

Multiple Choice

Solve the logarithmic equation below algebraically.
$$\ln ( x + 3 ) = \ln ( x + 1 ) - \ln ( x + 7 )$$

A) 1 and 6
B) $- 5$ and $- 4$
C) $- 4$ and 1
D) $- 4$ and 6
E) $- 5$ and 1