Question

Solve for x.

3x + 2 = x + 8
A. 1.5

B. 2.5

C. 3

D. 5

Answer 1

[AI-generated answer — Bot GPT 3.5]

To solve for x, first, we need to isolate x on one side of the equation.

3x + 2 = x + 8

Subtract x from both sides:
2x + 2 = 8

Subtract 2 from both sides:
2x = 6

Divide by 2:
x = 3

Therefore, the answer is C. 3.

Answer 2

Which equations have infinitely many solutions? Select TWO that apply.

A. 6 (x - 9) = 6x - 54 + x
B. 5 (x - 8) + 10 = 5 (x + 2)
C. 20 - 8x - 6 = 2 (7 - 4x)
D. 4 (x + 4) = 2 (2x + 5) + 6