[tex] \frac{v + 9}{3} = 8[/tex]
Multiply both sides by 3, because 3 is our denominator (bottom number in a fraction), and we want to get rid of the denominator.
3 × (v + 9) = 8 × 3
Simplify.
3v + 27 = 24
Then, subtract both sides by 27.
3v = 24 - 27
Simplify.
3v = -3
Divide both sides by 3.
v = -1
~Hope I helped!~
