SOLUTION: how do I solve this equation? 15/v-3 - 15/3-v

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Question 435787: how do I solve this equation?
15/v-3 - 15/3-v
Answer by Gogonati(855) About Me  (Show Source):
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15%2F%28v-3%29-15%2F%283-v%29=1,multiply the denominator of the second fraction by -1
and change the sign of the fraction.
15%2F%28v-3%29%2B15%2F%28v-3%29=1, assume v different from 3, multiply both sides by v-3.
15%2B15=v-3
v=33.