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answer: which of the following best describes greek tragedy?

a) it was lighthearted and included songs and elaborate costumes.

b) the plays included political statement that mocked leaders and their policies.

c) the lead character suffers because of personal flaw.

d) the gods intervene negatively in the lives of men.

the answer would be d

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