8. Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of Classical China? A) China expanded their borders.

B) China adopted the customs of the Xiongu when they invaded China.

C) China developed a central government meant to sustain and create better control of the empire.

D) China developed new ideas about life and government.

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

the right answer is d) a conference committee. it is a temporary panel formed by house and senate members in order to reconcile differences in legislation.

a. all people should come together to heal the nation.