Question

16(v–1)=
–
16
v–1=
–
1
Add 16 to both sides
Subtract 16 from both sides
Multiply both sides by 16
Divide both sides by 16
Combine like terms
v=
Add 1 to both sides

Answer 1

Start with 16(v − 1) = −16.

Method A (divide first):
1. Divide both sides by 16: v − 1 = −1.
2. Add 1 to both sides: v = 0.

Method B (distribute first):
1. Distribute: 16v − 16 = −16.
2. Add 16 to both sides: 16v = 0.
3. Divide both sides by 16: v = 0.

So v = 0.