Solve negative two v plus thirteen equals negative seven for v. can someone explain this like how do i solve it

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Solve negative two v plus thirteen equals negative seven for v.  can someone explain this  like how do i solve it

anonymous · Answer

just put it in words:$$-2v+13=-7$$now solve for $v$

anonymous · Answer

thats the problem the part confuses me @yummydum

anonymous · Answer

i mean the v part

anonymous · Answer

to "solve" for $v$ means to isolate $v$ at one side of the equal sign:$$-2v+13=-7$$subtract $13$ from both sides:$$-2v=-20$$divide both sides by $-2$:$$v=10$$
it's basic algebra.

anonymous · Answer

okay thankks sooooo much @yummydum

anonymous · Answer

i hope you're actually understanding and not only waiting for someone to spoon-feed the answer

anonymous · Answer

noo i need someone to explain it @yummydum cause i dont learn when they give me the answer

anonymous · Answer

atta girl!

anonymous · Answer

lol @yummydum

anonymous · Answer

are you like a math wizz @yummydum

anonymous · Answer

I'm pretty good at it

whpalmer4 · Answer

@hi_im_tasha The basic principle here is that you can do anything you want, so long as you do it to both sides of the equation.