v + \(\frac{9}{3}\) = 8 First, simplify \(\frac{9}{3}\) to 3. / Your problem should look like: v + 3 = 8. Second, subtract 3 from both sides. / Your problem should look like: v = 8 - 3. Third, simplify 8 - 3 to 5. / Your problem should look like: v = 5, which is your answer.
