Collect Like Terms $$2 q - 2 - 5 p + 6 q - 7 p$$

Multiple Choice

Collect like terms.
- $$2 q - 2 - 5 p + 6 q - 7 p$$

A) $8 q - 12 p - 2$
B) $2 q - 12 p - 8$
C) $8 \mathrm { q } + 12 \mathrm { p } + 2$
D) $8 q - 5 p - 2$