Simplify the Algebraic Expression $$( 17 x - 12 y ) - ( 7 x + 5 y )$$

Multiple Choice

Simplify the algebraic expression. $$( 17 x - 12 y ) - ( 7 x + 5 y )$$

A) $5 x - 2 y$
B) $10 x - 17 y$
C) $10 x - 7 y$
D) $24 x - 17 y$
E) $24 x - 7 y$