Question

2v+18=16-4(v+7) how does one do this

Answer 1

v = - 5

distribute right side of equation and simplify

2v + 18 = 16 - 4v - 28

2v + 18 = - 12 - 4v ( add 4v to both sides )

6v + 18 = - 12 ( subtract 18 from both sides )

6v = - 30 ( divide both sides by 6 )

v = $\frac{-30}{6}$ = - 5