Question

Saw the following Linear equation for X. Then check your answer. Show all your steps for subbing and checking.

5x + 8 + x = 32

Answer 1

[AI-generated answer — Bot GPT 3.5]

Step 1: Combine like terms on the left side of the equation

5x + 8 + x = 32
6x + 8 = 32

Step 2: Subtract 8 from both sides of the equation
6x + 8 - 8 = 32 - 8
6x = 24

Step 3: Divide both sides by 6 to solve for x
6x/6 = 24/6
x = 4

Step 4: Check the answer by substituting x back into the original equation
5(4) + 8 + 4 = 32
20 + 8 + 4 = 32
32 = 32

Since both sides of the equation are equal, the solution x = 4 is correct.