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Combining Like Terms Error

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Worked Solution (One Step Has an Error)

Step 1: 2x + 3x + 8 = 38

Step 2: 6x + 8 = 38

Step 3: 6x = 30

Step 4: x = 5

What Went Wrong

When combining like terms, add the coefficients. 2x + 3x = 5x, not 6x.

Correct Answer

x = 6

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