Subtract.
-(2.4z - 8) - (8.2z + 1)

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Distribute the negative sign in the second set of parentheses: 
2.4z - 8 - 8.2z - 1 = -5.8z - 9. 
Therefore, the answer is -5.8z - 9, or choice D. When subtracting, we distribute the negative sign to the terms inside the second set of parentheses, giving us:

2.4z - 8 - 8.2z - 1

Combine like terms:

-5.8z - 9

Thus, the answer is D, -5.8z - 9.