Question

solve for v. 5 = 9v - 5(4v + 10) v = submit

Explanation:

Step1: Expand the right-hand side

$5 = 9v - 20v - 50$

Step2: Combine like terms

$5 = -11v - 50$

Step3: Add 50 to both sides

$5 + 50 = -11v$
$55 = -11v$

Step4: Divide by -11

$v = \frac{55}{-11}$

Answer:

$v = -5$