Rewrite the expression $(7+4 a)+8 b$ by applying the associative property. If the associative property does not apply, state this.
A) $8 \mathrm{~b}+(7+4 \mathrm{a})$
B) $7+(4 a+8 b)$
C) $(4 a+7)+8 b$
D) Associative property does not apply

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The associative property allows for the regrouping of numbers in addition. The expression can be rewritten as $7+(4a+8b)$ by regrouping without changing the sum.

Rewrite the Expression (7+4a)+8b(7+4 a)+8 b(7+4a)+8b By Applying the Associative Property 8 b+(7+4a)8 \mathrm{~b}+(7+4 \mathrm{a})8 b+(7+4a)

Rewrite the Expression $(7+4 a)+8 b$ By Applying the Associative Property $8 \mathrm{~b}+(7+4 \mathrm{a})$