How do you find a variable to 4-2 (v+9) = 26

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Christine

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2 March, 18:14

How do you find a variable to 4-2 (v+9) = 26

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Gordon Lamb · Answer 1

V=20

Step-by-step explanation:

Simplify both sides of the equation.

4-2 (v+9) = 26

4 + (-2) (v) + (-2) (9) = 26 (Distribute)

4+-2v+-18=26

(-2v) + (4+-18) = 26 (Combine Like Terms)

-2v+-14=26

-2v-14=26

Step 2: Add 14 to both sides.

-2v-14+14=26+14

-2v=40

Step 3: Divide both sides by - 2.

-2v

-2

=

40

-2

v=-20