To simplify the expression \(-8 + v - 2v\), let's combine like terms.
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Start with the expression: \[ -8 + v - 2v \]
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Combine the \(v\) terms: \[ v - 2v = -1v \quad \text{or} \quad -v \]
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Now substitute this back into the expression: \[ -8 - v \]
So, the simplified expression is: \[ -v - 8 \]