Use the Distributive Property to Write the Expression Without Parentheses $3 ( x + 5 y + 8 )$

question 54

Multiple Choice

Use the distributive property to write the expression without parentheses. Then simplify, if necessary.
- $3 ( x + 5 y + 8 )$

• A) \(3 x - 15 y - 24\)
• B) \(3 x + 5 y + 8\)
• C) \(3 x + 15 y + 24\)
• D) \(3 x + 15 y + 8\)

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