Question

Solve for v:
-5.5 = 7.3 + v/8

Answer 1

-5.5=7.3+v/8

convert decimals to fractions

-11/2=73/10+v/8

multiply both sides by 40

-220=292+5v

move terms

-5v=292+220

add the numbers

-5v=512

divide both sides by -5

v=512/5

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