1. Start with the equation:
-1 = \frac{v}{2} - 3
2. Add 3 to both sides to isolate the term with the variable:
-1 + 3 = \frac{v}{2}
3. Simplify the left side:
2 = \frac{v}{2}
4. Multiply both sides by 2 to solve for \( v \):
v = 2 \times 2
5. Simplify the equation:
v = 4
Answer: \( v = 4 \)