Find the Value of the Determinant $$\left| \begin{array} { c r } 12 & - 7 \\- 4 & 3\end{array} \right|$$

Multiple Choice

Find the value of the determinant.
- $$\left| \begin{array} { c r } 12 & - 7 \\- 4 & 3\end{array} \right|$$

A) 64
B) 4
C) 8
D) $- 8$