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Solve for v. -8 +5v = -3

User Eleen
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Add 8 to -3 which would give you 5 so 5/5 equals 1 so v=1
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Answer:

v=1

Explanation:

-8 + 5v = -3

add 8 to both sides of the equasion

5v = 5

divide both sides by 5

v = 1

proof:

-8 + 5*1 = -8+5 = -3