Provide an appropriate response.Rewrite the expression (5 - 7a) - 8b by applying the associative property. If the associative property does not apply, state this.

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


Answer: D

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