Factor the Expression $x ^ { 2 } + 7 x - 8$

Multiple Choice

Factor the expression. $x ^ { 2 } + 7 x - 8$

A) $( x - 4 ) ( x + 2 )$
B) $( x + 4 ) ( x + 2 )$
C) $( x - 8 ) ( x - 1 )$
D) $( x + 8 ) ( x - 1 )$
E) $( x + 4 ) ( x - 2 )$