Answer:
v=−5
Explanation:
2v + 18 = 16 - 4(v + 7)
2v+18=16−4(v+7)
2v+18=16+(−4)(v)+(−4)(7)(Distribute)
2v+18=16+−4v+−28
2v+18=(−4v)+(16+−28)(Combine Like Terms)
2v+18=−4v+−12
2v+18=−4v−12
Add 4v to both sides.
2v+18+4v=−4v−12+4v
6v+18=−12
Subtract 18 from both sides.
6v+18−18=−12−18
6v=−30
Divide both sides by 6.
6v /6 = −30 /6
v=−5