Question

add.
(8v - 4) + (-v - 3)

Explanation:

Step1: Remove parentheses

$8v - 4 - v - 3$

Step2: Combine like terms (v terms)

$8v - v = 7v$

Step3: Combine constant terms

$-4 - 3 = -7$

Step4: Combine results

$7v - 7$

Answer:

$7v - 7$