v = - 5
distribute right side of equation and simplify
2v + 18 = 16 - 4v - 28
2v + 18 = - 12 - 4v ( add 4v to both sides )
6v + 18 = - 12 ( subtract 18 from both sides )
6v = - 30 ( divide both sides by 6 )
v = [tex]\frac{-30}{6}[/tex] = - 5
