Question

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

Answer 1

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

Answer 2

6(5-8v)+12=-54

30-48v+12=-54

-48v+12=-84

-48v=-96

v=2