Perform the Indicated Operations $- 8 x ^ { 7 } \left( 6 x ^ { 2 } - 5 \right)$

Multiple Choice

Perform the indicated operations. Express the answer as a single polynomial in standard form.
- $- 8 x ^ { 7 } \left( 6 x ^ { 2 } - 5 \right)$

A) $- 48 x ^ { 9 } - 5$
B) $- 8 x ^ { 7 }$
C) $- 48 x ^ { 9 } + 40 x ^ { 7 }$
D) $- 48 x ^ { 2 } + 40$