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Solve for vv.\newlinev2+8v+7=0v^2 + 8v + 7 = 0\newlineWrite each solution as an integer, proper fraction, or improper fraction in simplest form. If there are multiple solutions, separate them with commas.\newlinev=v = ____

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Q. Solve for vv.\newlinev2+8v+7=0v^2 + 8v + 7 = 0\newlineWrite each solution as an integer, proper fraction, or improper fraction in simplest form. If there are multiple solutions, separate them with commas.\newlinev=v = ____
  1. Identify Equation: Identify the quadratic equation to be solved.\newlineWe have the quadratic equation v2+8v+7=0v^2 + 8v + 7 = 0.
  2. Factor Equation: Factor the quadratic equation, if possible.\newlineWe need to find two numbers that multiply to 77 (the constant term) and add up to 88 (the coefficient of the vv term). The numbers 11 and 77 fit this requirement because 1×7=71 \times 7 = 7 and 1+7=81 + 7 = 8.
  3. Write Factored Form: Write the factored form of the equation.\newlineThe equation can be factored as (v+1)(v+7)=0(v + 1)(v + 7) = 0.
  4. Solve for vv: Set each factor equal to zero and solve for vv.\newlineFirst, set v+1=0v + 1 = 0 and solve for vv.\newlinev+11=01v + 1 - 1 = 0 - 1\newlinev=1v = -1
  5. Solve Second Factor: Solve the second factor.\newlineNow, set v+7=0v + 7 = 0 and solve for vv.\newlinev+77=07v + 7 - 7 = 0 - 7\newlinev=7v = -7
  6. Write Solutions: Write the solutions of the equation v2+8v+7=0v^2 + 8v + 7 = 0. The values of vv are 1-1 and 7-7.

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