Question

How do I factor this problem?

Answer 1

Let's solve your equation step-by-step
6v^2+v=40
step 1: subtract 40 from both sides
6v^2+v-40=0
6v^2+v-40=0
Step 2: factor left side of equation
(3v+8)(2v-5)=0
step 3: set factors eqyal to 0
3v+8=0 or 2v-5=0
Answer is v= -8/3 or v= 5/2