Question

which expression is equivalent to $-8 + v - 2v$?
answer
$\circ -11v$ $\circ -7 - 2v$
$\circ -v - 8$ $\circ -9v$

Explanation:

Step1: Combine like terms (v terms)

We have the expression \(-8 + v - 2v\). The like terms here are \(v\) and \(-2v\). Combining them: \(v-2v=(1 - 2)v=-v\)

Step2: Rewrite the expression

Now substitute the combined like terms back into the original expression. So \(-8 + v - 2v=-8 - v\), which can also be written as \(-v - 8\)

Answer:

\(-v - 8\) (the option with \(-v - 8\))