SOLUTION: v-4(4-v)= -2(2v-1) HELP!

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Question 178886: v-4(4-v)= -2(2v-1) HELP!
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Answer by nerdybill(7384) About Me  (Show Source):
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v-4(4-v)= -2(2v-1)
distribute the -4 to terms inside the parenthesis on the left:
v-16+4v = -2(2v-1)
distribute the -2 to terms inside the parenthesis on the right:
v-16+4v = -4v + 2
-16+5v = -4v + 2
5v = -4v + 18
9v = 18
v = 2


Answer by solver91311(24713) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!




Look at it this way:




...which might keep the signs straight for you.

First multiply across the parentheses using the distributive property:



Add 4v to both sides and add 16 to both sides:



Collect terms:



Multiply both sides by