If x*y = xy – 2(x + y) for all integers x and y, then 1* (–3) = Choose the correct option:  A) – 16  B) – 11  C) – 4  D) 4  E) 1

Rationale: "1 * ( - 3 ) = 1 * ( - 3 ) - 2 ( 1 + ( - 3 ) ) = - 3 + 4 = 1 option ( e )"
Answer: E