2v + 18 = 16 - 4(v + 7)
Simplify by removing the parenthesis.
2v + 18 = 16 - 4v - 28
Now, simply add 4v to both sides.
2v + 4v + 18 = 16 - 28
Simplify.
6v + 18 = -12
Now, subtract 18 from both sides.
6v = -12 - 18
Simplify.
6v = -30
Finally, divide both sides by 6.
6v ÷ 6 = 30 ÷ 6
Simplify.
v = 5
~Hope I helped!~