Simplify the Rational Expression $$\frac { x ^ { 2 } - 5 x - 24 } { x ^ { 2 } + 12 x + 27 }$$

Multiple Choice

Simplify the rational expression. (Assume the denominator is nonzero.)
- $$\frac { x ^ { 2 } - 5 x - 24 } { x ^ { 2 } + 12 x + 27 }$$

A) $\frac { - 5 x - 24 } { 12 x + 27 }$

B) $\frac { - 5 x + 24 } { 12 x - 12 }$

C) $\frac { x - 8 } { x + 9 }$

D) $- \frac { x ^ { 2 } - 5 x - 24 } { x ^ { 2 } + 12 x + 27 }$