Simplify the Expression Without a Calculator $$\frac { - ( - 4 ) + \sqrt { ( - 4 ) ^ { 2 } - 4 ( 1 ) ( - 12 ) } } { 2 \cdot 1 }$$

Multiple Choice

Simplify the expression without a calculator. $$\frac { - ( - 4 ) + \sqrt { ( - 4 ) ^ { 2 } - 4 ( 1 ) ( - 12 ) } } { 2 \cdot 1 }$$

A) 2
B) $-$ 8
C) 6
D) $- \frac { 1 } { 2 }$
E) $\frac { 1 } { 3 }$