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Solve for V . -2(v+1)=3v-17 Simplify your answer as much as possible.

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Answer:

v = 3

Explanation:

You can start by distributing -2:

-2v - 2 = 3v -17

Next, add 2v to both sides to combine the v terms:

-2v - 2 = 3v - 17

+2v +2v

-2 = 5v - 17

To isolate the v term, we add 17 to both sides:

-2 = 5v - 17

+17 +17

15 = 5v

Lastly, divide by 5 to get v:

15 = 5v

÷ 5 ÷5

3 = v --> v = 3

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