SOLUTION: Solve for v. 2v - 30 = 8(v - 9) Simplify your answer as much as possible.

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Question 394069: Solve for v.
2v - 30 = 8(v - 9)
Simplify your answer as much as possible.
Answer by pie90010(44) About Me  (Show Source):
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2v+-+30+=+8%28v+-+9%29
Get rid of the parenthesis by distributing
2v+-+30+=+8v+-+72
Now just combine like terms
42+=+6v
and divide both sides by 6 to isolate the v
v+=+7