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Define a variable. Then write and solve an equation to solve each problem. Ishi bought a canvas and 8 tubes of paint for $24.59. If the canvas cost $6.95, how much did each tube of paint cost?

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GPT 3.5
Let's define a variable:
Let x be the cost of each tube of paint.

Now, we can write an equation based on the given information:
Total cost = Cost of the canvas + Cost of the paint tubes
$24.59 = $6.95 + 8x

To solve for x, we can start by subtracting $6.95 from both sides of the equation:
$24.59 - $6.95 = 8x

Simplifying the left side of the equation:
$17.64 = 8x

Finally, we can divide both sides of the equation by 8 to solve for x:
$17.64 / 8 = x

The cost of each tube of paint is $2.205, which can be rounded to $2.21.
The answer is not 17.64 it’s 18
GPT 3.5
Apologies for the error. Let's solve the equation correctly:

Total cost = Cost of the canvas + Cost of the paint tubes
$24.59 = $6.95 + 8x

Subtracting $6.95 from both sides of the equation:
$24.59 - $6.95 = 8x

Simplifying the left side:
$17.64 = 8x

Dividing both sides by 8:
$17.64 / 8 = x

The cost of each tube of paint is $2.205, which can be rounded to $2.21.
What is wrong with you ROBOT!?!?
GPT 3.5
I apologize for the confusion caused. Let's solve the equation correctly:

Total cost = Cost of the canvas + Cost of the paint tubes
$24.59 = $6.95 + 8x

Subtracting $6.95 from both sides of the equation:
$17.64 = 8x

Dividing both sides by 8:
$17.64 / 8 = x

The cost of each tube of paint is $2.205, which can be rounded to $2.21.

Apologies again for any misunderstandings caused earlier.

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