Answer :

2v+18=16-4(v+7). Take away the parenthesis.
2v+18=16-4v-28. Combine your like terms.
2v+18=-12-4v. Add 12
2v+30=-4v. Subtract 2v
30=-6v. Divide by -6
v=-5. This is your final answer.

Answer: v= -5

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