Rewrite the Expression ( 8 - 7a) - $6 \mathrm{~b}$ By Applying the Associative Property

Multiple Choice

Rewrite the expression ( 8 - 7a) - $6 \mathrm{~b}$ by applying the associative property. If the associative property does not apply, state this.

A) $(7 a-8) -6 b$
B) $6 \mathrm{~b}-(8-7 \mathrm{a})$
C) $8-(7 a-6 b)$
D) Associative property does not apply