How did the encomienda system benefit spain? it forced american indians to work on farms and in mines. it spread christianity and spanish culture among native peoples. it trained american indians to ride horses and use spanish weapons. it provided protective outposts to defend spanish holdings.

a because it forced wrkers to work on farms

answer; (a)//women's rights to practice religion;

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