The compromise of 1850 sought to settle disputes between north and south after the us acquired new territories in the mexican-american war. it admitted california into the union as a free state but also included a strict fugitive slave law. what was the reaction to this compromise? 98 points

joseph stalin's cult of personality became a prominent part of soviet culture in december 1929, after a lavish celebration for stalin's 50th birthday.[answer:

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