To solve the equation \( 3(3v - 5) = 12 \), follow these steps:
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Distribute the 3 on the left side: \[ 9v - 15 = 12 \]
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Add 15 to both sides to isolate the term with \( v \): \[ 9v = 12 + 15 \] \[ 9v = 27 \]
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Divide both sides by 9 to solve for \( v \): \[ v = \frac{27}{9} \] \[ v = 3 \]
So, the solution is \( v = 3 \).