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-3v + 5 (v - 2) = -6 solve for v and simplify your answer as much as possible

User Missuse
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-3v+5(v-2)=-6
-3v+5v-10=-6
2v-10=-6
2v=4
v=2
User Tubbs
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Answer: v = 2

Explanation:

1. Distribute the 5 to the items within the parenthesis.

-3v + 5v - 10 = -6

2. Combine V terms and Isolate V from other terms.

2v = 4

3. Divide both sides by 2.

v = 2

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