Write the Expression for the General (Or Nth)term,rm $a _ { n },$

Multiple Choice

Write the expression for the general (or nth) term,rm, $a _ { n },$ , of the arithmetic sequence.
- $a _ { 1 } = - 12 , d = - 4$

A) $a _ { n } = - 4 n - 12$
B) $a _ { n } = 4 n + 8$
C) $a _ { n } = 4 n + 12$
D) $a _ { n } = - 4 n - 8$