How did democratic traditions emerge in the american colonies

It is very much hard to answer.

It was mainly because of how the North and the South of America had different lifestyles and economy's. You would be surprised to know that the Democratic party back then supported Slavery and the republicans dint support Slavery.

Plain Because of Slavery, Way of Life and Different Economy. The Democratic Party would do anything to keep themselves supported.

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 answer to your question is true