If w = -2 and v = -8, which of the following expressions shows the values correctly substituted in for the variables in them expression w to the power of 2 - v + 1?
A. (-2)to the power of 2 - (-8) + 1
B. (-2)to the power of 2 - (8) + 1
C. -2 to the power of 2 - (-8) + 1
D. -2 to the power of 2 - 8 + 1