Which of these played a role in the decision of the second continental congress to declare independence from great britain? a) the end of the intolerable acts b) colonial victories at saratoga and new york c) george iii's rejection of the olive branch petition d) george washington's acceptance as head of the army

answer; ///i believe that the correct answer is (baldassare castiglione.

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