Find the Sum or Difference $$( 2 + 6 i ) - ( - 8 - 6 i ) + ( 8 + 8 i )$$

Multiple Choice

Find the sum or difference. Write the answer in standard form.
- $$( 2 + 6 i ) - ( - 8 - 6 i ) + ( 8 + 8 i )$$

A) $18 + 20 \mathrm { i }$
B) $- 18 + 4 i$
C) $18 + 8 i$
D) $2 + 8 i$