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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Using the distributive property, multiply each term inside the parentheses by 3: $3(x) + 3(5y) + 3(8) = 3x + 15y + 24$.

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

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