What is the MOST important reason why Apollo wants Hermes to tell the truth? A because he wants to know Zeus’ secret B because he wants his 50 oxen back C because he wants to hear Hermes play his lyre D because he does not like wise and tricky people

30 and 44 are b

explanation:

8 - (2a + 7) = a + 40     distribute/multiply - into (2a + 7)

8 - 2a - 7 = a + 40

1 - 2a = a + 40       add 2a on both sides

1 = 3a + 40         subtract 40 on both sides

-39 = 3a       divide 3 on both sides

-13 = a

[proof]

8 - (2a + 7) = a + 40

8 - (2(-13) + 7) = -13 + 40

8 - (-26 + 7) = 27

8 - (-19) = 27

8 + 19 = 27

27 = 27

how is this a question? but yes, they were. if i recall correctly, it was very handy for native americans to use buffalo skin.