1. **State the problem:** Solve the two-step linear equation $$-2 = 2v - 4$$ for the variable $v$. 2. **Write the formula and rules:** To solve for $v$, we need to isolate $v$ on one side of the equation by performing inverse operations. Remember to do the same operation on both sides to keep the equation balanced. 3. **Add 4 to both sides to eliminate the constant term on the right:** $$-2 + 4 = 2v - 4 + 4$$ $$2 = 2v$$ 4. **Divide both sides by 2 to solve for $v$:** $$\frac{2}{\cancel{2}} = \frac{2v}{\cancel{2}}$$ $$1 = v$$ 5. **Final answer:** $$v = 1$$ This means the value of $v$ that satisfies the equation is 1.