Determine the Phase Shift of the Function $$y = - 3 \cos ( 8 x + \pi )$$

Multiple Choice

Determine the phase shift of the function.
- $$y = - 3 \cos ( 8 x + \pi )$$

A) $\frac { \pi } { 8 }$ units to the left
B) $\frac { \pi } { 3 }$ units to the left
C) $3 \pi$ units to the right
D) $8 \pi$ units to the right