Solve the Equation $$- 3 x + 4 ( - 2 x - 7 ) = - 31 - 8 x$$

Multiple Choice

Solve the equation.
- $$- 3 x + 4 ( - 2 x - 7 ) = - 31 - 8 x$$

A) $- 1$
B) $\frac { 59 } { 19 }$
C) 1
D) $\frac { 59 } { 3 }$