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Help solve this equation 6(5-8v) + 12 =-54

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First, do distribution
6(5-8v)+12=-54
6x5=30
6 x -8v=-48v

30 - 48v = -54
subtract like term
-54 - 30 = -84
-48v = -84
Now divide -84 by -48v
so V = 1.75
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6(5-8v)+12=-54

30-48v+12=-54

-48v+12=-84

-48v=-96

v=2

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