Source 2 is above ANSWER PLSLSSLLSSS Which of the following best reflects the pattern of the
church's authority within the decentralized political
climate of Europe, as described in Source 2?
A) The church was believed to be a destabilized
political institution prior to the Black Plague, but its
authority eventually strengthened because of the
terrorizing practices it adopted during this pandemic.
B) The church continued to be viewed as an
overreaching institution and a societal authority that
contributed to the overall decrease in life expectancy
during the Black Plague.
C) The church initially expanded its ecclesiastical and
financial reach in the midst of widespread panic, but,
eventually the chaos of the Black Plague consumed
and undermined the church's authority.
C) The church continued to be viewed as an institution
that had little authority and maintained only symbolic power throughout the Black Plague

A) The church was believed to be a destabilized  political institution prior to the Black Plague, but its  authority eventually strengthened because of the  terrorizing practices it adopted during this pandemic.

Explanation:

Prior to the Black Death, the church had been losing influence and was believed to be a destabilized political institution. However, with the Black Plague gaining momentum, many turned to the church as they believed the plague was a punishment from God.

The Church therefore gained much power and influence during the pandemic to the extent of controlling inter-city movements. People had to do what the church said or they felt they would either die or die and not make it into heaven.

simplify brackets

8 - 2a - 7 = a + 40

simplify 8 - 2a - 7 to -2a + 1

-2a + 1 = a + 40

add 2a to both sides

1 = a + 40 + 2a

simplify a + 40 + 2a to 3a + 40

1 = 3a + 40

subtract 40 from both sides

1 - 40 = 3a

simplify 1 - 40 o -39

-39 = 3a

divide both sides by 3

-39/3 = a

simplify 39/3 to 13

-13 = a

switch sides

a = -13