Provide an Appropriate Response $$\text { oy applying the associative property. If the associative }$$

Multiple Choice

Provide an appropriate response.
-Rewrite the expression (5 - 7a) - 8 $$\text { oy applying the associative property. If the associative }$$

A) 8 - (5 - 7a)
B) 5 - (7a - 8
C) (7a - 5) - 8
D) Associative property does not apply