Find the Product $$( 4 + i ) ( - 4 - i )$$

Multiple Choice

Find the product. Write the answer in standard form.
- $$( 4 + i ) ( - 4 - i )$$

A) $- 17 - 8 \mathrm { i }$
B) $- 15$
C) $- 17$
D) $- 15 - 8 \mathrm { i }$