Simplify the Algebraic Expression $$- 8 x - 6 x$$ A) $- 2 x$

Simplify the algebraic expression.
- $$- 8 x - 6 x$$

A) $- 2 x$
B) $48 \mathrm { x }$
C) $- 14 x$
D) $- 14 + x$