Jefferson notes that the colonists have repeatedly and respectfully asked King George III to address their concerns. Which of the following is an example of this course of action: A) The Boston Tea Party
B) The Olive Branch Petition
C) The resolution for independence passed by the Second Continental Congress
D) The social contract

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

it is a : ) always outside of government control

after defeating german forces in north africa allied leaders turned their attention to "italy," since this was the location that made the most geographic sense before invading northern europe via france.