Answer:
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
