Question

Solve the equation. Check your solution. 2v + 7 = 3

Answer 1

2v = 2X-2
V = -2
2 X -2 = -4
-4 + 7 = 3

Answer 2

2v + 7 = 3
subtract 7 from both sides
2v = -4
divide both sides by 2 to isolate the variable 
v = -2

to check: 
2(-2) + 7 =?= 3
-4 + 7 =?= 3
3 = 3
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