SOLUTION: 1/2v = -1/2v + 3/8

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Question 130372: 1/2v = -1/2v + 3/8
Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) About Me  (Show Source):
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%281%2F2%29v=-%281%2F2%29v%2B3%2F8 Start with the given equation



Multiply both sides by the LCM of 8. This will eliminate the fractions (note: if you need help with finding the LCM, check out this solver)



4v=-4v%2B3 Distribute and multiply the LCM to each side



4v%2B4v=3 Add 4v to both sides


8v=3 Combine like terms on the left side


v=%283%29%2F%288%29 Divide both sides by 8 to isolate v



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Answer:
So our answer is v=3%2F8 (which is approximately v=0.375 in decimal form)