Solve for x: 8x - 5 + 3x + 20.

Answer 1

To solve for x, we need to combine like terms on the left side of the equation.

8x + 3x - 5 + 20

Simplifying this expression gives:

11x + 15

Thus, the solution is 11x + 15.

Answer 2

Incorrect.

Answer 3

Apologies for the error. Let's try again:

To solve the equation 8x - 5 + 3x + 20, we need to combine like terms:

8x + 3x - 5 + 20

This simplifies to:

11x + 15

So the solution is 11x + 15.

Answer 4

the correct answer was 5...

Answer 5

Apologies once again for the incorrect response.

To correctly solve the equation 8x - 5 + 3x + 20, we combine like terms:

8x + 3x - 5 + 20

This simplifies to:

11x + 15

Now, set this expression equal to zero and solve for x:

11x + 15 = 0

Subtract 15 from both sides of the equation:

11x = -15

Divide both sides by 11 to isolate x:

x = -15/11

So, the correct solution for x is -15/11 or approximately -1.36.