Question

Find the value of 5v-10 given that -3v-5=4.

Simplify your answer as much as possible.
5v - 10

Answer 1

-25

Explanation:

Answer 2

9514 1404 393

Answer:

-25

Explanation:

Solving for v, we find ...

-3v -5 = 4

-3v = 9 . . . . . add 5

v = 9/-3 = -3 . . . . divide by -3

Substituting for v in the expression of interest, we have ...

5v -10 = 5(-3) -10 = -15 -10

5v -10 = -25