Simplify by Using the Order of Operations $$\frac { - 2 \cdot 3 + 12 } { ( 5 - 3 ) ^ { 2 } }$$

Multiple Choice

Simplify by using the order of operations. $$\frac { - 2 \cdot 3 + 12 } { ( 5 - 3 ) ^ { 2 } }$$

A) $- \frac { 9 } { 2 }$
B) $- 3$
C) $\frac { 3 } { 2 }$
D) $\frac { 3 } { 8 }$