Question

What is the solution to the equation?
12 + 2v = 2 - 5v + 2v

Answer 1

v = -2

12 + 2v = 2 - 5v + 2v

12 + 2v = 2 - 3v

Subtract 2 from both sides.

10 + 2v = -3v

Subtract 2v from both sides.

10 = -5v

Divide both sides by -5

v = -2

Answer 2

v = -2

12 + 2v = 2 - 5v + 2v

12 + 2v = 2 - 3v

Subtract 2 from both sides.

10 + 2v = -3v

Subtract 2v from both sides.

10 = -5v

Divide both sides by -5

v = -2