SOLUTION: Solve the equation for v in terms of t and m. t = v+m /3

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Question 629295:
Solve the equation for v in terms of t and m.
t = v+m /3
Found 2 solutions by richwmiller, ewatrrr:
Answer by richwmiller(17219) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
you want to get v all by itself on one side
t = v+m /3
subtract m/3 from both sides
t-/m3=v
done

Answer by ewatrrr(24785) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
 

Hi

Note:  A good example of why parenthesis are important

If t+=+v+%2B+m%2F3 ⇒  3t = 3v + m  ⇒  v = (3t - m)/3

If t+=+%28v+%2B+m%29%2F3 ⇒  v = 3t - m