Write an Equivalent Expression. Use an Associative Law

question 280

Multiple Choice

Write an equivalent expression. Use an associative law.
-(x + 8) + y

• A) x(8 + y)
• B) (8 + x) + y
• C) x + (8 + y)
• D) y + (x + 8)

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