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5v– 1/2 =4+ 3/2 v

How does one person solve this if the like terms are on opposite sides?

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Answer:

Explanation:

Given


5v - 1/2 = 4 + 3/2v

Required

Solve

We have:


5v - 1/2 = 4 + 3/2v\\

Collect like terms


5v - 3/2v = 4 + 1/2

Express fractions as decimals


5v - 1.5v = 4 + 0.5


3.5v = 4.5

Make v the subject


v= (4.5)/(3.5)

Divide by .5


v= (9)/(7)

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