Which best describes the relationship between kings and lords in the Middle Ages?
A. Lords were always under the watch of the kings, who controlled
them.
B. Lords had total control over their kings.
C. Kings had higher rank but did not really have much power over
lords.
D. Kings and lords were seen as equally important.
SUBMIT

where are the options?

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