Question

Solve for v. 4= - 3/v+5 simplify your answer as much as possible

Answer 1

v = -23/4 = -5 3/4

Explanation:

4= - 3/(v+5)

Multiply each side by (v+5)

4 (v+5) = -3

Distribute

4v+20 = -3

Subtract 20 from each side

4v +20-20 = -3-20

4v = -23

Divide by 4

4v/4 = -23/4

v = -23/4