Solved on Jan 18, 2024

Solve for the value of vv given the equation v38=34v-\frac{3}{8}=-\frac{3}{4}.

STEP 1

Assumptions
1. We are given the equation v38=34v - \frac{3}{8} = -\frac{3}{4}.
2. We need to solve for the variable vv.

STEP 2

To isolate the variable vv, we need to add 38\frac{3}{8} to both sides of the equation to cancel out the 38-\frac{3}{8} on the left side.
v38+38=34+38v - \frac{3}{8} + \frac{3}{8} = -\frac{3}{4} + \frac{3}{8}

STEP 3

Simplify the left side of the equation by combining like terms.
v=34+38v = -\frac{3}{4} + \frac{3}{8}

STEP 4

To combine the fractions on the right side, we need a common denominator. The least common denominator (LCD) for 4 and 8 is 8.

STEP 5

Convert 34-\frac{3}{4} to have the denominator of 8.
34=3×24×2=68-\frac{3}{4} = -\frac{3 \times 2}{4 \times 2} = -\frac{6}{8}

STEP 6

Now that both fractions have the same denominator, we can add them together.
v=68+38v = -\frac{6}{8} + \frac{3}{8}

STEP 7

Add the numerators and keep the common denominator.
v=6+38v = \frac{-6 + 3}{8}

STEP 8

Simplify the numerator.
v=38v = \frac{-3}{8}
So the solution for vv is 38-\frac{3}{8}.

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