SOLUTION: 1/3v=-5 How would I solve this equation? I know it seems simple, but I'm having a bit of trouble. Thank you for your help!! Christian Hall

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Question 661986: 1/3v=-5
How would I solve this equation? I know it seems simple, but I'm having a bit of trouble.
Thank you for your help!!
Christian Hall
Found 3 solutions by Alan3354, ankor@dixie-net.com, josmiceli:
Answer by Alan3354(69443) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
1/3v=-5
Multiply by 3
v = -15

Answer by ankor@dixie-net.com(22740) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Assuming you mean:
1%2F3v = -5
multiply both sides by 3
v = -15

Answer by josmiceli(19441) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Is this +1%2F%283v%29+=+-5+ ?
if so, multiply both sides by +v+
+1%2F3+=+-5v+
Divide both sides by +-5+
+v+=+-+1%2F15+