5. how did the joint family enrich connections between its members across generations? a by sharing household power equally between men and women b by performing the rituals that honor the family’s ancestors c by protecting traditional rights of members to own property d by fostering independent thought and action by its members

B by performing the rituals that honor the family’s ancestors

Explanation:

The joint family is a large family in which different generations (grandparents, parents, aunts, uncles, children, etc) live in the same house. The joint families have close ties towards their family members and they are very respectful of their ancestors. They usually perform rituals to honor them. This type of family was more commonly seen in wealthy Hindu families since poor people died young.

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