College

An expression is shown:

\[ 89 - (23 + 9) \times 3 \]

Which statement describes this expression?

A. 89 minus triple the difference of 23 and 9.
B. 89 minus triple the product of 23 and 9.
C. Half the sum of 23 and 9 minus 89.
D. Triple the sum of 23 and 9 subtracted from 89.