painted pottery, and figurines. Which characteristic of civilization do you think that artifact shows the Sumerians had? Why? (Explain in at least 1 sentence.) **Archaeologist's notes** This small statue of a married couple was found in the rubble of a religious shrine. The original statue had eyes made of shells and semiprecious stones. It may have been left at the shrine as a gift to the gods.

increase in population

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 image shown is not a reliable source. it is not a photograph taken of the event, and it is not a painting created by someone who witnessed the event. the image can be considered yellow journalism because it is sensational and exaggerated. the explosion did not likely cause bodies to fly in the air or create a large fireball, as shown here. the image was created to make the american public angry about the explosion, not to show what actually happened.

the painting is not reliable.

the painting is exaggerated.

the painting is inaccurate.

the painting was created to make the public angry, not to show what really happened.

continental currency was denominated in dollars from $​1⁄6 to $80, including many odd denominations in between.