Find the Exact Solution to the Equation $$8 - \log 5 ( x + 7 ) = 7$$

Find the exact solution to the equation.
- $$8 - \log 5 ( x + 7 ) = 7$$

A) $x = - 4$
B) $x = 2$
C) $x = 12$
D) $x = - 2$