Factor the GCF Out of the Given Expression $$x ( x - 8 ) - 9 ( x - 8 )$$

Multiple Choice

Factor the GCF out of the given expression.
- $$x ( x - 8 ) - 9 ( x - 8 )$$

A) $( x - 9 ) ( x - 8 )$
B) $( x + 9 ) ( x + 8 )$
C) $( x - 9 ) ( x + 8 )$
D) $( x + 9 ) ( x - 8 )$