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math-000301
Algebra: Affine Functions — Injectivity
1
Solve with verification: Solve for $x$ and verify your result: (a) Solve $ 27x + (10) = 118 $. (b) Substitute your value of $x$ back into the original equation to confirm equality. Your solution should explicitly justify any division step (i.e., explain why the divisor is nonzero). Include a brief verification/cross-...
[ { "method_name": "Inverse Operations", "approach": "Undo the addition/subtraction first, then undo the multiplication by dividing by the nonzero coefficient.", "steps": [ "Step 1: Subtract $(10)$ from both sides: $27x=108$.", "Step 2: Since $27\\neq 0$, divide by $27$: $x=\\frac{108}{27}$.",...
{ "consistency_check": "Consistency verification shows both paths yield the identical boxed result. Final answer: $\\boxed{4}$.\nBoth methods reduce the equation to $x=\\frac{108}{27}$ and compute the same integer $x=4$; substitution confirms equality.", "robustness_analysis": "If the problem were perturbed: Invers...
[ { "error_description": "Divided by the coefficient without checking it is nonzero.", "why_plausible": "In many classroom examples the coefficient is implicitly nonzero, so the condition is forgotten.", "why_wrong": "If $a=0$ the equation becomes $b=c$ (either no solutions or infinitely many). Here $a=27...
Takeaway: For $ax+b=c$, always isolate $x$ using valid inverse operations, and verify by substitution; here the unique solution is $x=4$ because $a=27\neq 0$.
math-000302
Elementary Algebra: Linear Equations — Verification
1
Challenge: Solve for $x$ and verify your result: (a) Solve $ 18x + (-32) = 4 $. (b) Substitute your value of $x$ back into the original equation to confirm equality. Your solution should explicitly justify any division step (i.e., explain why the divisor is nonzero). Include a brief verification/cross-check at the en...
[ { "method_name": "Function + Injectivity", "approach": "View the left side as an affine function with nonzero slope, hence injective; solving identifies the unique preimage of $c$.", "steps": [ "Step 1: Let $f(x)=18x+(-32)$. Since the slope $18\\neq 0$, $f$ is injective on $\\mathbb{R}$.", "...
{ "consistency_check": "The two methods are consistent and must coincide. Final answer: $\\boxed{2}$.\nBoth methods reduce the equation to $x=\\frac{36}{18}$ and compute the same integer $x=2$; substitution confirms equality.", "robustness_analysis": "Robustness note: Inverse-operations works for any linear equatio...
[ { "error_description": "Divided by the coefficient without checking it is nonzero.", "why_plausible": "In many classroom examples the coefficient is implicitly nonzero, so the condition is forgotten.", "why_wrong": "If $a=0$ the equation becomes $b=c$ (either no solutions or infinitely many). Here $a=18...
Core principle: For $ax+b=c$, always isolate $x$ using valid inverse operations, and verify by substitution; here the unique solution is $x=2$ because $a=18\neq 0$.
math-000303
Elementary Algebra: Linear Equations — Inverse Operations
1
Give a theorem-based solution: Solve for $x$ and verify your result: (a) Solve $ 26x + (-46) = -566 $. (b) Substitute your value of $x$ back into the original equation to confirm equality. Your solution should explicitly justify any division step (i.e., explain why the divisor is nonzero). Include a brief verificatio...
[ { "method_name": "Inverse Operations", "approach": "Undo the addition/subtraction first, then undo the multiplication by dividing by the nonzero coefficient.", "steps": [ "Step 1: Subtract $(-46)$ from both sides: $26x=-520$.", "Step 2: Since $26\\neq 0$, divide by $26$: $x=\\frac{-520}{26}$...
{ "consistency_check": "Consistency verification shows both paths yield the identical boxed result. Final answer: $\\boxed{-20}$.\nBoth methods reduce the equation to $x=\\frac{-520}{26}$ and compute the same integer $x=-20$; substitution confirms equality.", "robustness_analysis": "Generality note: Inverse-operati...
[ { "error_description": "Divided by the coefficient without checking it is nonzero.", "why_plausible": "In many classroom examples the coefficient is implicitly nonzero, so the condition is forgotten.", "why_wrong": "If $a=0$ the equation becomes $b=c$ (either no solutions or infinitely many). Here $a=26...
Remember: For $ax+b=c$, always isolate $x$ using valid inverse operations, and verify by substitution; here the unique solution is $x=-20$ because $a=26\neq 0$. (Here the result is $\boxed{-20}$.)
math-000304
Algebra: Affine Functions — Injectivity
1
Solve with verification: Solve for $x$ and verify your result: (a) Solve $ 20x + (-79) = -159 $. (b) Substitute your value of $x$ back into the original equation to confirm equality. Your solution should explicitly justify any division step (i.e., explain why the divisor is nonzero). Include a brief verification/cros...
[ { "method_name": "Inverse Operations", "approach": "Undo the addition/subtraction first, then undo the multiplication by dividing by the nonzero coefficient.", "steps": [ "Step 1: Subtract $(-79)$ from both sides: $20x=-80$.", "Step 2: Since $20\\neq 0$, divide by $20$: $x=\\frac{-80}{20}$."...
{ "consistency_check": "Consistency verification shows both paths yield the identical boxed result. Final answer: $\\boxed{-4}$.\nBoth methods reduce the equation to $x=\\frac{-80}{20}$ and compute the same integer $x=-4$; substitution confirms equality.", "robustness_analysis": "Generality note: Inverse-operations...
[ { "error_description": "Divided by the coefficient without checking it is nonzero.", "why_plausible": "In many classroom examples the coefficient is implicitly nonzero, so the condition is forgotten.", "why_wrong": "If $a=0$ the equation becomes $b=c$ (either no solutions or infinitely many). Here $a=20...
Core principle: For $ax+b=c$, always isolate $x$ using valid inverse operations, and verify by substitution; here the unique solution is $x=-4$ because $a=20\neq 0$.
math-000305
Prealgebra: Solving for a Variable
1
Find the exact value: Solve for $x$ and verify your result: (a) Solve $ 17x + (-47) = -234 $. (b) Substitute your value of $x$ back into the original equation to confirm equality. Your solution should explicitly justify any division step (i.e., explain why the divisor is nonzero). Include a brief verification/cross-c...
[ { "method_name": "Function + Injectivity", "approach": "View the left side as an affine function with nonzero slope, hence injective; solving identifies the unique preimage of $c$.", "steps": [ "Step 1: Let $f(x)=17x+(-47)$. Since the slope $17\\neq 0$, $f$ is injective on $\\mathbb{R}$.", "...
{ "consistency_check": "The two methods are consistent and must coincide. Final answer: $\\boxed{-11}$.\nBoth methods reduce the equation to $x=\\frac{-187}{17}$ and compute the same integer $x=-11$; substitution confirms equality.", "robustness_analysis": "Generality note: Inverse-operations works for any linear e...
[ { "error_description": "Divided by the coefficient without checking it is nonzero.", "why_plausible": "In many classroom examples the coefficient is implicitly nonzero, so the condition is forgotten.", "why_wrong": "If $a=0$ the equation becomes $b=c$ (either no solutions or infinitely many). Here $a=17...
Core principle: For $ax+b=c$, always isolate $x$ using valid inverse operations, and verify by substitution; here the unique solution is $x=-11$ because $a=17\neq 0$. (Here the result is $\boxed{-11}$.)
math-000306
Algebra: Affine Functions — Injectivity
1
Explain what is being counted/optimized: Solve for $x$ and verify your result: (a) Solve $ 6x + (39) = -15 $. (b) Substitute your value of $x$ back into the original equation to confirm equality. Your solution should explicitly justify any division step (i.e., explain why the divisor is nonzero). Include a brief veri...
[ { "method_name": "Inverse Operations", "approach": "Undo the addition/subtraction first, then undo the multiplication by dividing by the nonzero coefficient.", "steps": [ "Step 1: Subtract $(39)$ from both sides: $6x=-54$.", "Step 2: Since $6\\neq 0$, divide by $6$: $x=\\frac{-54}{6}$.", ...
{ "consistency_check": "Both approaches agree after simplification. Final answer: $\\boxed{-9}$.\nBoth methods reduce the equation to $x=\\frac{-54}{6}$ and compute the same integer $x=-9$; substitution confirms equality.", "robustness_analysis": "Sensitivity analysis: Inverse-operations works for any linear equati...
[ { "error_description": "Divided by the coefficient without checking it is nonzero.", "why_plausible": "In many classroom examples the coefficient is implicitly nonzero, so the condition is forgotten.", "why_wrong": "If $a=0$ the equation becomes $b=c$ (either no solutions or infinitely many). Here $a=6\...
Takeaway: For $ax+b=c$, always isolate $x$ using valid inverse operations, and verify by substitution; here the unique solution is $x=-9$ because $a=6\neq 0$. (Here the result is $\boxed{-9}$.)
math-000307
Prealgebra: Solving for a Variable
1
Complete the analysis: Solve for $x$ and verify your result: (a) Solve $ 25x + (-37) = -312 $. (b) Substitute your value of $x$ back into the original equation to confirm equality. Your solution should explicitly justify any division step (i.e., explain why the divisor is nonzero). Include a brief verification/cross-...
[ { "method_name": "Function + Injectivity", "approach": "View the left side as an affine function with nonzero slope, hence injective; solving identifies the unique preimage of $c$.", "steps": [ "Step 1: Let $f(x)=25x+(-37)$. Since the slope $25\\neq 0$, $f$ is injective on $\\mathbb{R}$.", "...
{ "consistency_check": "Cross-check: both derivations land on the same invariant quantity. Final answer: $\\boxed{-11}$.\nBoth methods reduce the equation to $x=\\frac{-275}{25}$ and compute the same integer $x=-11$; substitution confirms equality.", "robustness_analysis": "If the problem were perturbed: Inverse-op...
[ { "error_description": "Divided by the coefficient without checking it is nonzero.", "why_plausible": "In many classroom examples the coefficient is implicitly nonzero, so the condition is forgotten.", "why_wrong": "If $a=0$ the equation becomes $b=c$ (either no solutions or infinitely many). Here $a=25...
Remember: For $ax+b=c$, always isolate $x$ using valid inverse operations, and verify by substitution; here the unique solution is $x=-11$ because $a=25\neq 0$. (Here the result is $\boxed{-11}$.)
math-000308
Algebra: Affine Functions — Injectivity
1
Proceed methodically: Solve for $x$ and verify your result: (a) Solve $ 27x + (-19) = 116 $. (b) Substitute your value of $x$ back into the original equation to confirm equality. Your solution should explicitly justify any division step (i.e., explain why the divisor is nonzero). Include a brief verification/cross-ch...
[ { "method_name": "Function + Injectivity", "approach": "View the left side as an affine function with nonzero slope, hence injective; solving identifies the unique preimage of $c$.", "steps": [ "Step 1: Let $f(x)=27x+(-19)$. Since the slope $27\\neq 0$, $f$ is injective on $\\mathbb{R}$.", "...
{ "consistency_check": "The two methods are consistent and must coincide. Final answer: $\\boxed{5}$.\nBoth methods reduce the equation to $x=\\frac{135}{27}$ and compute the same integer $x=5$; substitution confirms equality.", "robustness_analysis": "Sensitivity analysis: Inverse-operations works for any linear e...
[ { "error_description": "Divided by the coefficient without checking it is nonzero.", "why_plausible": "In many classroom examples the coefficient is implicitly nonzero, so the condition is forgotten.", "why_wrong": "If $a=0$ the equation becomes $b=c$ (either no solutions or infinitely many). Here $a=27...
Key idea: For $ax+b=c$, always isolate $x$ using valid inverse operations, and verify by substitution; here the unique solution is $x=5$ because $a=27\neq 0$. (Here the result is $\boxed{5}$.)
math-000309
Prealgebra: Solving for a Variable
1
Challenge: Solve for $x$ and verify your result: (a) Solve $ 9x + (-15) = -33 $. (b) Substitute your value of $x$ back into the original equation to confirm equality. Your solution should explicitly justify any division step (i.e., explain why the divisor is nonzero). Include a brief verification/cross-check at the e...
[ { "method_name": "Function + Injectivity", "approach": "View the left side as an affine function with nonzero slope, hence injective; solving identifies the unique preimage of $c$.", "steps": [ "Step 1: Let $f(x)=9x+(-15)$. Since the slope $9\\neq 0$, $f$ is injective on $\\mathbb{R}$.", "St...
{ "consistency_check": "The two methods are consistent and must coincide. Final answer: $\\boxed{-2}$.\nBoth methods reduce the equation to $x=\\frac{-18}{9}$ and compute the same integer $x=-2$; substitution confirms equality.", "robustness_analysis": "Generality note: Inverse-operations works for any linear equat...
[ { "error_description": "Divided by the coefficient without checking it is nonzero.", "why_plausible": "In many classroom examples the coefficient is implicitly nonzero, so the condition is forgotten.", "why_wrong": "If $a=0$ the equation becomes $b=c$ (either no solutions or infinitely many). Here $a=9\...
Remember: For $ax+b=c$, always isolate $x$ using valid inverse operations, and verify by substitution; here the unique solution is $x=-2$ because $a=9\neq 0$.
math-000310
Prealgebra: Solving for a Variable
1
Indicate where a theorem is used: Solve for $x$ and verify your result: (a) Solve $ 17x + (-12) = -131 $. (b) Substitute your value of $x$ back into the original equation to confirm equality. Your solution should explicitly justify any division step (i.e., explain why the divisor is nonzero). Include a brief verifica...
[ { "method_name": "Inverse Operations", "approach": "Undo the addition/subtraction first, then undo the multiplication by dividing by the nonzero coefficient.", "steps": [ "Step 1: Subtract $(-12)$ from both sides: $17x=-119$.", "Step 2: Since $17\\neq 0$, divide by $17$: $x=\\frac{-119}{17}$...
{ "consistency_check": "Consistency verification shows both paths yield the identical boxed result. Final answer: $\\boxed{-7}$.\nBoth methods reduce the equation to $x=\\frac{-119}{17}$ and compute the same integer $x=-7$; substitution confirms equality.", "robustness_analysis": "Robustness note: Inverse-operation...
[ { "error_description": "Divided by the coefficient without checking it is nonzero.", "why_plausible": "In many classroom examples the coefficient is implicitly nonzero, so the condition is forgotten.", "why_wrong": "If $a=0$ the equation becomes $b=c$ (either no solutions or infinitely many). Here $a=17...
Core principle: For $ax+b=c$, always isolate $x$ using valid inverse operations, and verify by substitution; here the unique solution is $x=-7$ because $a=17\neq 0$.
math-000311
Elementary Algebra: Linear Equations — Inverse Operations
1
Track quantifiers carefully: Solve for $x$ and verify your result: (a) Solve $ 20x + (-71) = 209 $. (b) Substitute your value of $x$ back into the original equation to confirm equality. Your solution should explicitly justify any division step (i.e., explain why the divisor is nonzero). Include a brief verification/c...
[ { "method_name": "Function + Injectivity", "approach": "View the left side as an affine function with nonzero slope, hence injective; solving identifies the unique preimage of $c$.", "steps": [ "Step 1: Let $f(x)=20x+(-71)$. Since the slope $20\\neq 0$, $f$ is injective on $\\mathbb{R}$.", "...
{ "consistency_check": "The two methods are consistent and must coincide. Final answer: $\\boxed{14}$.\nBoth methods reduce the equation to $x=\\frac{280}{20}$ and compute the same integer $x=14$; substitution confirms equality.", "robustness_analysis": "Robustness note: Inverse-operations works for any linear equa...
[ { "error_description": "Divided by the coefficient without checking it is nonzero.", "why_plausible": "In many classroom examples the coefficient is implicitly nonzero, so the condition is forgotten.", "why_wrong": "If $a=0$ the equation becomes $b=c$ (either no solutions or infinitely many). Here $a=20...
Key idea: For $ax+b=c$, always isolate $x$ using valid inverse operations, and verify by substitution; here the unique solution is $x=14$ because $a=20\neq 0$.
math-000312
Elementary Algebra: Linear Equations — Inverse Operations
1
Work this out carefully: Solve for $x$ and verify your result: (a) Solve $ 27x + (-29) = 457 $. (b) Substitute your value of $x$ back into the original equation to confirm equality. Your solution should explicitly justify any division step (i.e., explain why the divisor is nonzero). Include a brief verification/cross...
[ { "method_name": "Function + Injectivity", "approach": "View the left side as an affine function with nonzero slope, hence injective; solving identifies the unique preimage of $c$.", "steps": [ "Step 1: Let $f(x)=27x+(-29)$. Since the slope $27\\neq 0$, $f$ is injective on $\\mathbb{R}$.", "...
{ "consistency_check": "The two methods are consistent and must coincide. Final answer: $\\boxed{18}$.\nBoth methods reduce the equation to $x=\\frac{486}{27}$ and compute the same integer $x=18$; substitution confirms equality.", "robustness_analysis": "If the problem were perturbed: Inverse-operations works for a...
[ { "error_description": "Divided by the coefficient without checking it is nonzero.", "why_plausible": "In many classroom examples the coefficient is implicitly nonzero, so the condition is forgotten.", "why_wrong": "If $a=0$ the equation becomes $b=c$ (either no solutions or infinitely many). Here $a=27...
Takeaway: For $ax+b=c$, always isolate $x$ using valid inverse operations, and verify by substitution; here the unique solution is $x=18$ because $a=27\neq 0$. (Here the result is $\boxed{18}$.)
math-000313
Elementary Algebra: Linear Equations — Inverse Operations
1
Proceed methodically: Solve for $x$ and verify your result: (a) Solve $ 3x + (-11) = 22 $. (b) Substitute your value of $x$ back into the original equation to confirm equality. Your solution should explicitly justify any division step (i.e., explain why the divisor is nonzero). Include a brief verification/cross-chec...
[ { "method_name": "Inverse Operations", "approach": "Undo the addition/subtraction first, then undo the multiplication by dividing by the nonzero coefficient.", "steps": [ "Step 1: Subtract $(-11)$ from both sides: $3x=33$.", "Step 2: Since $3\\neq 0$, divide by $3$: $x=\\frac{33}{3}$.", ...
{ "consistency_check": "Cross-check: both derivations land on the same invariant quantity. Final answer: $\\boxed{11}$.\nBoth methods reduce the equation to $x=\\frac{33}{3}$ and compute the same integer $x=11$; substitution confirms equality.", "robustness_analysis": "Generality note: Inverse-operations works for ...
[ { "error_description": "Divided by the coefficient without checking it is nonzero.", "why_plausible": "In many classroom examples the coefficient is implicitly nonzero, so the condition is forgotten.", "why_wrong": "If $a=0$ the equation becomes $b=c$ (either no solutions or infinitely many). Here $a=3\...
Remember: For $ax+b=c$, always isolate $x$ using valid inverse operations, and verify by substitution; here the unique solution is $x=11$ because $a=3\neq 0$.
math-000314
Elementary Algebra: Linear Equations — Verification
1
Problem: Solve for $x$ and verify your result: (a) Solve $ 3x + (20) = 92 $. (b) Substitute your value of $x$ back into the original equation to confirm equality. Your solution should explicitly justify any division step (i.e., explain why the divisor is nonzero). Include a brief verification/cross-check at the end.
[ { "method_name": "Inverse Operations", "approach": "Undo the addition/subtraction first, then undo the multiplication by dividing by the nonzero coefficient.", "steps": [ "Step 1: Subtract $(20)$ from both sides: $3x=72$.", "Step 2: Since $3\\neq 0$, divide by $3$: $x=\\frac{72}{3}$.", ...
{ "consistency_check": "The two methods are consistent and must coincide. Final answer: $\\boxed{24}$.\nBoth methods reduce the equation to $x=\\frac{72}{3}$ and compute the same integer $x=24$; substitution confirms equality.", "robustness_analysis": "Sensitivity analysis: Inverse-operations works for any linear e...
[ { "error_description": "Divided by the coefficient without checking it is nonzero.", "why_plausible": "In many classroom examples the coefficient is implicitly nonzero, so the condition is forgotten.", "why_wrong": "If $a=0$ the equation becomes $b=c$ (either no solutions or infinitely many). Here $a=3\...
Takeaway: For $ax+b=c$, always isolate $x$ using valid inverse operations, and verify by substitution; here the unique solution is $x=24$ because $a=3\neq 0$. (Here the result is $\boxed{24}$.)
math-000315
Prealgebra: Solving for a Variable
1
Question: Solve for $x$ and verify your result: (a) Solve $ 6x + (28) = 112 $. (b) Substitute your value of $x$ back into the original equation to confirm equality. Your solution should explicitly justify any division step (i.e., explain why the divisor is nonzero). Include a brief verification/cross-check at the end...
[ { "method_name": "Inverse Operations", "approach": "Undo the addition/subtraction first, then undo the multiplication by dividing by the nonzero coefficient.", "steps": [ "Step 1: Subtract $(28)$ from both sides: $6x=84$.", "Step 2: Since $6\\neq 0$, divide by $6$: $x=\\frac{84}{6}$.", ...
{ "consistency_check": "The two methods are consistent and must coincide. Final answer: $\\boxed{14}$.\nBoth methods reduce the equation to $x=\\frac{84}{6}$ and compute the same integer $x=14$; substitution confirms equality.", "robustness_analysis": "If the problem were perturbed: Inverse-operations works for any...
[ { "error_description": "Divided by the coefficient without checking it is nonzero.", "why_plausible": "In many classroom examples the coefficient is implicitly nonzero, so the condition is forgotten.", "why_wrong": "If $a=0$ the equation becomes $b=c$ (either no solutions or infinitely many). Here $a=6\...
Key idea: For $ax+b=c$, always isolate $x$ using valid inverse operations, and verify by substitution; here the unique solution is $x=14$ because $a=6\neq 0$. (Here the result is $\boxed{14}$.)
math-000316
Elementary Algebra: Linear Equations — Inverse Operations
1
Give an answer and a quick verification: Solve for $x$ and verify your result: (a) Solve $ 24x + (4) = 580 $. (b) Substitute your value of $x$ back into the original equation to confirm equality. Your solution should explicitly justify any division step (i.e., explain why the divisor is nonzero). Include a brief veri...
[ { "method_name": "Function + Injectivity", "approach": "View the left side as an affine function with nonzero slope, hence injective; solving identifies the unique preimage of $c$.", "steps": [ "Step 1: Let $f(x)=24x+(4)$. Since the slope $24\\neq 0$, $f$ is injective on $\\mathbb{R}$.", "St...
{ "consistency_check": "Cross-check: both derivations land on the same invariant quantity. Final answer: $\\boxed{24}$.\nBoth methods reduce the equation to $x=\\frac{576}{24}$ and compute the same integer $x=24$; substitution confirms equality.", "robustness_analysis": "Robustness note: Inverse-operations works fo...
[ { "error_description": "Divided by the coefficient without checking it is nonzero.", "why_plausible": "In many classroom examples the coefficient is implicitly nonzero, so the condition is forgotten.", "why_wrong": "If $a=0$ the equation becomes $b=c$ (either no solutions or infinitely many). Here $a=24...
Core principle: For $ax+b=c$, always isolate $x$ using valid inverse operations, and verify by substitution; here the unique solution is $x=24$ because $a=24\neq 0$. (Here the result is $\boxed{24}$.)
math-000317
Algebra: Affine Functions — Injectivity
1
Where appropriate, name the theorem you use: Solve for $x$ and verify your result: (a) Solve $ 19x + (-3) = 339 $. (b) Substitute your value of $x$ back into the original equation to confirm equality. Your solution should explicitly justify any division step (i.e., explain why the divisor is nonzero). Include a brief...
[ { "method_name": "Inverse Operations", "approach": "Undo the addition/subtraction first, then undo the multiplication by dividing by the nonzero coefficient.", "steps": [ "Step 1: Subtract $(-3)$ from both sides: $19x=342$.", "Step 2: Since $19\\neq 0$, divide by $19$: $x=\\frac{342}{19}$.",...
{ "consistency_check": "Both approaches agree after simplification. Final answer: $\\boxed{18}$.\nBoth methods reduce the equation to $x=\\frac{342}{19}$ and compute the same integer $x=18$; substitution confirms equality.", "robustness_analysis": "Generality note: Inverse-operations works for any linear equation $...
[ { "error_description": "Divided by the coefficient without checking it is nonzero.", "why_plausible": "In many classroom examples the coefficient is implicitly nonzero, so the condition is forgotten.", "why_wrong": "If $a=0$ the equation becomes $b=c$ (either no solutions or infinitely many). Here $a=19...
Takeaway: For $ax+b=c$, always isolate $x$ using valid inverse operations, and verify by substitution; here the unique solution is $x=18$ because $a=19\neq 0$. (Here the result is $\boxed{18}$.)
math-000318
Elementary Algebra: Linear Equations — Inverse Operations
1
Track units/moduli carefully: Solve for $x$ and verify your result: (a) Solve $ 10x + (-57) = -267 $. (b) Substitute your value of $x$ back into the original equation to confirm equality. Your solution should explicitly justify any division step (i.e., explain why the divisor is nonzero). Include a brief verification...
[ { "method_name": "Inverse Operations", "approach": "Undo the addition/subtraction first, then undo the multiplication by dividing by the nonzero coefficient.", "steps": [ "Step 1: Subtract $(-57)$ from both sides: $10x=-210$.", "Step 2: Since $10\\neq 0$, divide by $10$: $x=\\frac{-210}{10}$...
{ "consistency_check": "Consistency verification shows both paths yield the identical boxed result. Final answer: $\\boxed{-21}$.\nBoth methods reduce the equation to $x=\\frac{-210}{10}$ and compute the same integer $x=-21$; substitution confirms equality.", "robustness_analysis": "If the problem were perturbed: I...
[ { "error_description": "Divided by the coefficient without checking it is nonzero.", "why_plausible": "In many classroom examples the coefficient is implicitly nonzero, so the condition is forgotten.", "why_wrong": "If $a=0$ the equation becomes $b=c$ (either no solutions or infinitely many). Here $a=10...
Core principle: For $ax+b=c$, always isolate $x$ using valid inverse operations, and verify by substitution; here the unique solution is $x=-21$ because $a=10\neq 0$. (Here the result is $\boxed{-21}$.)
math-000319
Elementary Algebra: Linear Equations — Verification
1
Question: Solve for $x$ and verify your result: (a) Solve $ 20x + (-6) = 474 $. (b) Substitute your value of $x$ back into the original equation to confirm equality. Your solution should explicitly justify any division step (i.e., explain why the divisor is nonzero). Include a brief verification/cross-check at the en...
[ { "method_name": "Inverse Operations", "approach": "Undo the addition/subtraction first, then undo the multiplication by dividing by the nonzero coefficient.", "steps": [ "Step 1: Subtract $(-6)$ from both sides: $20x=480$.", "Step 2: Since $20\\neq 0$, divide by $20$: $x=\\frac{480}{20}$.",...
{ "consistency_check": "Cross-check: both derivations land on the same invariant quantity. Final answer: $\\boxed{24}$.\nBoth methods reduce the equation to $x=\\frac{480}{20}$ and compute the same integer $x=24$; substitution confirms equality.", "robustness_analysis": "Robustness note: Inverse-operations works fo...
[ { "error_description": "Divided by the coefficient without checking it is nonzero.", "why_plausible": "In many classroom examples the coefficient is implicitly nonzero, so the condition is forgotten.", "why_wrong": "If $a=0$ the equation becomes $b=c$ (either no solutions or infinitely many). Here $a=20...
Core principle: For $ax+b=c$, always isolate $x$ using valid inverse operations, and verify by substitution; here the unique solution is $x=24$ because $a=20\neq 0$.
math-000320
Elementary Algebra: Linear Equations — Verification
1
Give a theorem-based solution: Solve for $x$ and verify your result: (a) Solve $ 12x + (-42) = -78 $. (b) Substitute your value of $x$ back into the original equation to confirm equality. Your solution should explicitly justify any division step (i.e., explain why the divisor is nonzero). Include a brief verification...
[ { "method_name": "Inverse Operations", "approach": "Undo the addition/subtraction first, then undo the multiplication by dividing by the nonzero coefficient.", "steps": [ "Step 1: Subtract $(-42)$ from both sides: $12x=-36$.", "Step 2: Since $12\\neq 0$, divide by $12$: $x=\\frac{-36}{12}$."...
{ "consistency_check": "The two methods are consistent and must coincide. Final answer: $\\boxed{-3}$.\nBoth methods reduce the equation to $x=\\frac{-36}{12}$ and compute the same integer $x=-3$; substitution confirms equality.", "robustness_analysis": "Robustness note: Inverse-operations works for any linear equa...
[ { "error_description": "Divided by the coefficient without checking it is nonzero.", "why_plausible": "In many classroom examples the coefficient is implicitly nonzero, so the condition is forgotten.", "why_wrong": "If $a=0$ the equation becomes $b=c$ (either no solutions or infinitely many). Here $a=12...
Takeaway: For $ax+b=c$, always isolate $x$ using valid inverse operations, and verify by substitution; here the unique solution is $x=-3$ because $a=12\neq 0$.
math-000321
Algebra: Affine Functions — Injectivity
1
Solve and justify each step: Solve for $x$ and verify your result: (a) Solve $ 17x + (37) = 37 $. (b) Substitute your value of $x$ back into the original equation to confirm equality. Your solution should explicitly justify any division step (i.e., explain why the divisor is nonzero). Include a brief verification/cro...
[ { "method_name": "Function + Injectivity", "approach": "View the left side as an affine function with nonzero slope, hence injective; solving identifies the unique preimage of $c$.", "steps": [ "Step 1: Let $f(x)=17x+(37)$. Since the slope $17\\neq 0$, $f$ is injective on $\\mathbb{R}$.", "S...
{ "consistency_check": "Consistency verification shows both paths yield the identical boxed result. Final answer: $\\boxed{0}$.\nBoth methods reduce the equation to $x=\\frac{0}{17}$ and compute the same integer $x=0$; substitution confirms equality.", "robustness_analysis": "Generality note: Inverse-operations wor...
[ { "error_description": "Divided by the coefficient without checking it is nonzero.", "why_plausible": "In many classroom examples the coefficient is implicitly nonzero, so the condition is forgotten.", "why_wrong": "If $a=0$ the equation becomes $b=c$ (either no solutions or infinitely many). Here $a=17...
Takeaway: For $ax+b=c$, always isolate $x$ using valid inverse operations, and verify by substitution; here the unique solution is $x=0$ because $a=17\neq 0$.
math-000322
Prealgebra: Solving for a Variable
1
Where appropriate, name the theorem you use: Solve for $x$ and verify your result: (a) Solve $ 25x + (-11) = -161 $. (b) Substitute your value of $x$ back into the original equation to confirm equality. Your solution should explicitly justify any division step (i.e., explain why the divisor is nonzero). Include a bri...
[ { "method_name": "Inverse Operations", "approach": "Undo the addition/subtraction first, then undo the multiplication by dividing by the nonzero coefficient.", "steps": [ "Step 1: Subtract $(-11)$ from both sides: $25x=-150$.", "Step 2: Since $25\\neq 0$, divide by $25$: $x=\\frac{-150}{25}$...
{ "consistency_check": "Both approaches agree after simplification. Final answer: $\\boxed{-6}$.\nBoth methods reduce the equation to $x=\\frac{-150}{25}$ and compute the same integer $x=-6$; substitution confirms equality.", "robustness_analysis": "Generality note: Inverse-operations works for any linear equation ...
[ { "error_description": "Divided by the coefficient without checking it is nonzero.", "why_plausible": "In many classroom examples the coefficient is implicitly nonzero, so the condition is forgotten.", "why_wrong": "If $a=0$ the equation becomes $b=c$ (either no solutions or infinitely many). Here $a=25...
Core principle: For $ax+b=c$, always isolate $x$ using valid inverse operations, and verify by substitution; here the unique solution is $x=-6$ because $a=25\neq 0$. (Here the result is $\boxed{-6}$.)
math-000323
Elementary Algebra: Linear Equations — Inverse Operations
1
Provide both a computational and a conceptual explanation: Solve for $x$ and verify your result: (a) Solve $ 23x + (-16) = 329 $. (b) Substitute your value of $x$ back into the original equation to confirm equality. Your solution should explicitly justify any division step (i.e., explain why the divisor is nonzero). ...
[ { "method_name": "Function + Injectivity", "approach": "View the left side as an affine function with nonzero slope, hence injective; solving identifies the unique preimage of $c$.", "steps": [ "Step 1: Let $f(x)=23x+(-16)$. Since the slope $23\\neq 0$, $f$ is injective on $\\mathbb{R}$.", "...
{ "consistency_check": "The two methods are consistent and must coincide. Final answer: $\\boxed{15}$.\nBoth methods reduce the equation to $x=\\frac{345}{23}$ and compute the same integer $x=15$; substitution confirms equality.", "robustness_analysis": "Robustness note: Inverse-operations works for any linear equa...
[ { "error_description": "Divided by the coefficient without checking it is nonzero.", "why_plausible": "In many classroom examples the coefficient is implicitly nonzero, so the condition is forgotten.", "why_wrong": "If $a=0$ the equation becomes $b=c$ (either no solutions or infinitely many). Here $a=23...
Takeaway: For $ax+b=c$, always isolate $x$ using valid inverse operations, and verify by substitution; here the unique solution is $x=15$ because $a=23\neq 0$.
math-000324
Prealgebra: Solving for a Variable
1
Determine the requested value: Solve for $x$ and verify your result: (a) Solve $ 23x + (-9) = -515 $. (b) Substitute your value of $x$ back into the original equation to confirm equality. Your solution should explicitly justify any division step (i.e., explain why the divisor is nonzero). Include a brief verification...
[ { "method_name": "Inverse Operations", "approach": "Undo the addition/subtraction first, then undo the multiplication by dividing by the nonzero coefficient.", "steps": [ "Step 1: Subtract $(-9)$ from both sides: $23x=-506$.", "Step 2: Since $23\\neq 0$, divide by $23$: $x=\\frac{-506}{23}$....
{ "consistency_check": "Both approaches agree after simplification. Final answer: $\\boxed{-22}$.\nBoth methods reduce the equation to $x=\\frac{-506}{23}$ and compute the same integer $x=-22$; substitution confirms equality.", "robustness_analysis": "Robustness note: Inverse-operations works for any linear equatio...
[ { "error_description": "Divided by the coefficient without checking it is nonzero.", "why_plausible": "In many classroom examples the coefficient is implicitly nonzero, so the condition is forgotten.", "why_wrong": "If $a=0$ the equation becomes $b=c$ (either no solutions or infinitely many). Here $a=23...
Remember: For $ax+b=c$, always isolate $x$ using valid inverse operations, and verify by substitution; here the unique solution is $x=-22$ because $a=23\neq 0$. (Here the result is $\boxed{-22}$.)
math-000325
Algebra: Affine Functions — Injectivity
1
Carefully track domains: Solve for $x$ and verify your result: (a) Solve $ 24x + (43) = -245 $. (b) Substitute your value of $x$ back into the original equation to confirm equality. Your solution should explicitly justify any division step (i.e., explain why the divisor is nonzero). Include a brief verification/cross...
[ { "method_name": "Function + Injectivity", "approach": "View the left side as an affine function with nonzero slope, hence injective; solving identifies the unique preimage of $c$.", "steps": [ "Step 1: Let $f(x)=24x+(43)$. Since the slope $24\\neq 0$, $f$ is injective on $\\mathbb{R}$.", "S...
{ "consistency_check": "Cross-check: both derivations land on the same invariant quantity. Final answer: $\\boxed{-12}$.\nBoth methods reduce the equation to $x=\\frac{-288}{24}$ and compute the same integer $x=-12$; substitution confirms equality.", "robustness_analysis": "If the problem were perturbed: Inverse-op...
[ { "error_description": "Divided by the coefficient without checking it is nonzero.", "why_plausible": "In many classroom examples the coefficient is implicitly nonzero, so the condition is forgotten.", "why_wrong": "If $a=0$ the equation becomes $b=c$ (either no solutions or infinitely many). Here $a=24...
Core principle: For $ax+b=c$, always isolate $x$ using valid inverse operations, and verify by substitution; here the unique solution is $x=-12$ because $a=24\neq 0$. (Here the result is $\boxed{-12}$.)
math-000326
Elementary Algebra: Linear Equations — Inverse Operations
1
Answer with a short justification: Solve for $x$ and verify your result: (a) Solve $ 4x + (64) = -28 $. (b) Substitute your value of $x$ back into the original equation to confirm equality. Your solution should explicitly justify any division step (i.e., explain why the divisor is nonzero). Include a brief verificati...
[ { "method_name": "Inverse Operations", "approach": "Undo the addition/subtraction first, then undo the multiplication by dividing by the nonzero coefficient.", "steps": [ "Step 1: Subtract $(64)$ from both sides: $4x=-92$.", "Step 2: Since $4\\neq 0$, divide by $4$: $x=\\frac{-92}{4}$.", ...
{ "consistency_check": "Cross-check: both derivations land on the same invariant quantity. Final answer: $\\boxed{-23}$.\nBoth methods reduce the equation to $x=\\frac{-92}{4}$ and compute the same integer $x=-23$; substitution confirms equality.", "robustness_analysis": "If the problem were perturbed: Inverse-oper...
[ { "error_description": "Divided by the coefficient without checking it is nonzero.", "why_plausible": "In many classroom examples the coefficient is implicitly nonzero, so the condition is forgotten.", "why_wrong": "If $a=0$ the equation becomes $b=c$ (either no solutions or infinitely many). Here $a=4\...
Key idea: For $ax+b=c$, always isolate $x$ using valid inverse operations, and verify by substitution; here the unique solution is $x=-23$ because $a=4\neq 0$. (Here the result is $\boxed{-23}$.)
math-000327
Prealgebra: Solving for a Variable
1
Proceed methodically: Solve for $x$ and verify your result: (a) Solve $ 11x + (64) = 86 $. (b) Substitute your value of $x$ back into the original equation to confirm equality. Your solution should explicitly justify any division step (i.e., explain why the divisor is nonzero). Include a brief verification/cross-chec...
[ { "method_name": "Function + Injectivity", "approach": "View the left side as an affine function with nonzero slope, hence injective; solving identifies the unique preimage of $c$.", "steps": [ "Step 1: Let $f(x)=11x+(64)$. Since the slope $11\\neq 0$, $f$ is injective on $\\mathbb{R}$.", "S...
{ "consistency_check": "The two methods are consistent and must coincide. Final answer: $\\boxed{2}$.\nBoth methods reduce the equation to $x=\\frac{22}{11}$ and compute the same integer $x=2$; substitution confirms equality.", "robustness_analysis": "Sensitivity analysis: Inverse-operations works for any linear eq...
[ { "error_description": "Divided by the coefficient without checking it is nonzero.", "why_plausible": "In many classroom examples the coefficient is implicitly nonzero, so the condition is forgotten.", "why_wrong": "If $a=0$ the equation becomes $b=c$ (either no solutions or infinitely many). Here $a=11...
Remember: For $ax+b=c$, always isolate $x$ using valid inverse operations, and verify by substitution; here the unique solution is $x=2$ because $a=11\neq 0$.
math-000328
Algebra: Affine Functions — Injectivity
1
Solve and include a self-check: Solve for $x$ and verify your result: (a) Solve $ 20x + (25) = 525 $. (b) Substitute your value of $x$ back into the original equation to confirm equality. Your solution should explicitly justify any division step (i.e., explain why the divisor is nonzero). Include a brief verification...
[ { "method_name": "Function + Injectivity", "approach": "View the left side as an affine function with nonzero slope, hence injective; solving identifies the unique preimage of $c$.", "steps": [ "Step 1: Let $f(x)=20x+(25)$. Since the slope $20\\neq 0$, $f$ is injective on $\\mathbb{R}$.", "S...
{ "consistency_check": "Both approaches agree after simplification. Final answer: $\\boxed{25}$.\nBoth methods reduce the equation to $x=\\frac{500}{20}$ and compute the same integer $x=25$; substitution confirms equality.", "robustness_analysis": "Generality note: Inverse-operations works for any linear equation $...
[ { "error_description": "Divided by the coefficient without checking it is nonzero.", "why_plausible": "In many classroom examples the coefficient is implicitly nonzero, so the condition is forgotten.", "why_wrong": "If $a=0$ the equation becomes $b=c$ (either no solutions or infinitely many). Here $a=20...
Remember: For $ax+b=c$, always isolate $x$ using valid inverse operations, and verify by substitution; here the unique solution is $x=25$ because $a=20\neq 0$.
math-000329
Elementary Algebra: Linear Equations — Verification
1
Solve and include a self-check: Solve for $x$ and verify your result: (a) Solve $ 27x + (67) = 175 $. (b) Substitute your value of $x$ back into the original equation to confirm equality. Your solution should explicitly justify any division step (i.e., explain why the divisor is nonzero). Include a brief verification...
[ { "method_name": "Inverse Operations", "approach": "Undo the addition/subtraction first, then undo the multiplication by dividing by the nonzero coefficient.", "steps": [ "Step 1: Subtract $(67)$ from both sides: $27x=108$.", "Step 2: Since $27\\neq 0$, divide by $27$: $x=\\frac{108}{27}$.",...
{ "consistency_check": "Cross-check: both derivations land on the same invariant quantity. Final answer: $\\boxed{4}$.\nBoth methods reduce the equation to $x=\\frac{108}{27}$ and compute the same integer $x=4$; substitution confirms equality.", "robustness_analysis": "Sensitivity analysis: Inverse-operations works...
[ { "error_description": "Divided by the coefficient without checking it is nonzero.", "why_plausible": "In many classroom examples the coefficient is implicitly nonzero, so the condition is forgotten.", "why_wrong": "If $a=0$ the equation becomes $b=c$ (either no solutions or infinitely many). Here $a=27...
Core principle: For $ax+b=c$, always isolate $x$ using valid inverse operations, and verify by substitution; here the unique solution is $x=4$ because $a=27\neq 0$. (Here the result is $\boxed{4}$.)
math-000330
Prealgebra: Solving for a Variable
1
Problem: Solve for $x$ and verify your result: (a) Solve $ 9x + (36) = 153 $. (b) Substitute your value of $x$ back into the original equation to confirm equality. Your solution should explicitly justify any division step (i.e., explain why the divisor is nonzero). Include a brief verification/cross-check at the end.
[ { "method_name": "Function + Injectivity", "approach": "View the left side as an affine function with nonzero slope, hence injective; solving identifies the unique preimage of $c$.", "steps": [ "Step 1: Let $f(x)=9x+(36)$. Since the slope $9\\neq 0$, $f$ is injective on $\\mathbb{R}$.", "Ste...
{ "consistency_check": "Both approaches agree after simplification. Final answer: $\\boxed{13}$.\nBoth methods reduce the equation to $x=\\frac{117}{9}$ and compute the same integer $x=13$; substitution confirms equality.", "robustness_analysis": "Generality note: Inverse-operations works for any linear equation $a...
[ { "error_description": "Divided by the coefficient without checking it is nonzero.", "why_plausible": "In many classroom examples the coefficient is implicitly nonzero, so the condition is forgotten.", "why_wrong": "If $a=0$ the equation becomes $b=c$ (either no solutions or infinitely many). Here $a=9\...
Takeaway: For $ax+b=c$, always isolate $x$ using valid inverse operations, and verify by substitution; here the unique solution is $x=13$ because $a=9\neq 0$. (Here the result is $\boxed{13}$.)
math-000331
Elementary Algebra: Linear Equations — Inverse Operations
1
Answer using clear logical steps: Solve for $x$ and verify your result: (a) Solve $ 21x + (22) = 379 $. (b) Substitute your value of $x$ back into the original equation to confirm equality. Your solution should explicitly justify any division step (i.e., explain why the divisor is nonzero). Include a brief verificati...
[ { "method_name": "Function + Injectivity", "approach": "View the left side as an affine function with nonzero slope, hence injective; solving identifies the unique preimage of $c$.", "steps": [ "Step 1: Let $f(x)=21x+(22)$. Since the slope $21\\neq 0$, $f$ is injective on $\\mathbb{R}$.", "S...
{ "consistency_check": "Consistency verification shows both paths yield the identical boxed result. Final answer: $\\boxed{17}$.\nBoth methods reduce the equation to $x=\\frac{357}{21}$ and compute the same integer $x=17$; substitution confirms equality.", "robustness_analysis": "Sensitivity analysis: Inverse-opera...
[ { "error_description": "Divided by the coefficient without checking it is nonzero.", "why_plausible": "In many classroom examples the coefficient is implicitly nonzero, so the condition is forgotten.", "why_wrong": "If $a=0$ the equation becomes $b=c$ (either no solutions or infinitely many). Here $a=21...
Takeaway: For $ax+b=c$, always isolate $x$ using valid inverse operations, and verify by substitution; here the unique solution is $x=17$ because $a=21\neq 0$. (Here the result is $\boxed{17}$.)
math-000332
Elementary Algebra: Linear Equations — Verification
1
Complete the analysis: Solve for $x$ and verify your result: (a) Solve $ 21x + (-60) = 255 $. (b) Substitute your value of $x$ back into the original equation to confirm equality. Your solution should explicitly justify any division step (i.e., explain why the divisor is nonzero). Include a brief verification/cross-c...
[ { "method_name": "Function + Injectivity", "approach": "View the left side as an affine function with nonzero slope, hence injective; solving identifies the unique preimage of $c$.", "steps": [ "Step 1: Let $f(x)=21x+(-60)$. Since the slope $21\\neq 0$, $f$ is injective on $\\mathbb{R}$.", "...
{ "consistency_check": "The two methods are consistent and must coincide. Final answer: $\\boxed{15}$.\nBoth methods reduce the equation to $x=\\frac{315}{21}$ and compute the same integer $x=15$; substitution confirms equality.", "robustness_analysis": "If the problem were perturbed: Inverse-operations works for a...
[ { "error_description": "Divided by the coefficient without checking it is nonzero.", "why_plausible": "In many classroom examples the coefficient is implicitly nonzero, so the condition is forgotten.", "why_wrong": "If $a=0$ the equation becomes $b=c$ (either no solutions or infinitely many). Here $a=21...
Takeaway: For $ax+b=c$, always isolate $x$ using valid inverse operations, and verify by substitution; here the unique solution is $x=15$ because $a=21\neq 0$. (Here the result is $\boxed{15}$.)
math-000333
Elementary Algebra: Linear Equations — Verification
1
Work carefully and justify each inference: Solve for $x$ and verify your result: (a) Solve $ 13x + (-40) = 207 $. (b) Substitute your value of $x$ back into the original equation to confirm equality. Your solution should explicitly justify any division step (i.e., explain why the divisor is nonzero). Include a brief ...
[ { "method_name": "Inverse Operations", "approach": "Undo the addition/subtraction first, then undo the multiplication by dividing by the nonzero coefficient.", "steps": [ "Step 1: Subtract $(-40)$ from both sides: $13x=247$.", "Step 2: Since $13\\neq 0$, divide by $13$: $x=\\frac{247}{13}$."...
{ "consistency_check": "The two methods are consistent and must coincide. Final answer: $\\boxed{19}$.\nBoth methods reduce the equation to $x=\\frac{247}{13}$ and compute the same integer $x=19$; substitution confirms equality.", "robustness_analysis": "Robustness note: Inverse-operations works for any linear equa...
[ { "error_description": "Divided by the coefficient without checking it is nonzero.", "why_plausible": "In many classroom examples the coefficient is implicitly nonzero, so the condition is forgotten.", "why_wrong": "If $a=0$ the equation becomes $b=c$ (either no solutions or infinitely many). Here $a=13...
Core principle: For $ax+b=c$, always isolate $x$ using valid inverse operations, and verify by substitution; here the unique solution is $x=19$ because $a=13\neq 0$. (Here the result is $\boxed{19}$.)
math-000334
Elementary Algebra: Linear Equations — Verification
1
Be explicit about assumptions: Solve for $x$ and verify your result: (a) Solve $ 3x + (39) = 12 $. (b) Substitute your value of $x$ back into the original equation to confirm equality. Your solution should explicitly justify any division step (i.e., explain why the divisor is nonzero). Include a brief verification/cr...
[ { "method_name": "Function + Injectivity", "approach": "View the left side as an affine function with nonzero slope, hence injective; solving identifies the unique preimage of $c$.", "steps": [ "Step 1: Let $f(x)=3x+(39)$. Since the slope $3\\neq 0$, $f$ is injective on $\\mathbb{R}$.", "Ste...
{ "consistency_check": "Consistency verification shows both paths yield the identical boxed result. Final answer: $\\boxed{-9}$.\nBoth methods reduce the equation to $x=\\frac{-27}{3}$ and compute the same integer $x=-9$; substitution confirms equality.", "robustness_analysis": "Generality note: Inverse-operations ...
[ { "error_description": "Divided by the coefficient without checking it is nonzero.", "why_plausible": "In many classroom examples the coefficient is implicitly nonzero, so the condition is forgotten.", "why_wrong": "If $a=0$ the equation becomes $b=c$ (either no solutions or infinitely many). Here $a=3\...
Core principle: For $ax+b=c$, always isolate $x$ using valid inverse operations, and verify by substitution; here the unique solution is $x=-9$ because $a=3\neq 0$.
math-000335
Prealgebra: Solving for a Variable
1
Where appropriate, name the theorem you use: Solve for $x$ and verify your result: (a) Solve $ 27x + (-72) = -477 $. (b) Substitute your value of $x$ back into the original equation to confirm equality. Your solution should explicitly justify any division step (i.e., explain why the divisor is nonzero). Include a bri...
[ { "method_name": "Inverse Operations", "approach": "Undo the addition/subtraction first, then undo the multiplication by dividing by the nonzero coefficient.", "steps": [ "Step 1: Subtract $(-72)$ from both sides: $27x=-405$.", "Step 2: Since $27\\neq 0$, divide by $27$: $x=\\frac{-405}{27}$...
{ "consistency_check": "Cross-check: both derivations land on the same invariant quantity. Final answer: $\\boxed{-15}$.\nBoth methods reduce the equation to $x=\\frac{-405}{27}$ and compute the same integer $x=-15$; substitution confirms equality.", "robustness_analysis": "Generality note: Inverse-operations works...
[ { "error_description": "Divided by the coefficient without checking it is nonzero.", "why_plausible": "In many classroom examples the coefficient is implicitly nonzero, so the condition is forgotten.", "why_wrong": "If $a=0$ the equation becomes $b=c$ (either no solutions or infinitely many). Here $a=27...
Key idea: For $ax+b=c$, always isolate $x$ using valid inverse operations, and verify by substitution; here the unique solution is $x=-15$ because $a=27\neq 0$.
math-000336
Elementary Algebra: Linear Equations — Inverse Operations
1
Explain why your operations are valid: Solve for $x$ and verify your result: (a) Solve $ 30x + (-15) = 345 $. (b) Substitute your value of $x$ back into the original equation to confirm equality. Your solution should explicitly justify any division step (i.e., explain why the divisor is nonzero). Include a brief veri...
[ { "method_name": "Inverse Operations", "approach": "Undo the addition/subtraction first, then undo the multiplication by dividing by the nonzero coefficient.", "steps": [ "Step 1: Subtract $(-15)$ from both sides: $30x=360$.", "Step 2: Since $30\\neq 0$, divide by $30$: $x=\\frac{360}{30}$."...
{ "consistency_check": "Consistency verification shows both paths yield the identical boxed result. Final answer: $\\boxed{12}$.\nBoth methods reduce the equation to $x=\\frac{360}{30}$ and compute the same integer $x=12$; substitution confirms equality.", "robustness_analysis": "Generality note: Inverse-operations...
[ { "error_description": "Divided by the coefficient without checking it is nonzero.", "why_plausible": "In many classroom examples the coefficient is implicitly nonzero, so the condition is forgotten.", "why_wrong": "If $a=0$ the equation becomes $b=c$ (either no solutions or infinitely many). Here $a=30...
Remember: For $ax+b=c$, always isolate $x$ using valid inverse operations, and verify by substitution; here the unique solution is $x=12$ because $a=30\neq 0$. (Here the result is $\boxed{12}$.)
math-000337
Prealgebra: Solving for a Variable
1
Task: Solve for $x$ and verify your result: (a) Solve $ 3x + (-77) = -92 $. (b) Substitute your value of $x$ back into the original equation to confirm equality. Your solution should explicitly justify any division step (i.e., explain why the divisor is nonzero). Include a brief verification/cross-check at the end.
[ { "method_name": "Inverse Operations", "approach": "Undo the addition/subtraction first, then undo the multiplication by dividing by the nonzero coefficient.", "steps": [ "Step 1: Subtract $(-77)$ from both sides: $3x=-15$.", "Step 2: Since $3\\neq 0$, divide by $3$: $x=\\frac{-15}{3}$.", ...
{ "consistency_check": "The two methods are consistent and must coincide. Final answer: $\\boxed{-5}$.\nBoth methods reduce the equation to $x=\\frac{-15}{3}$ and compute the same integer $x=-5$; substitution confirms equality.", "robustness_analysis": "If the problem were perturbed: Inverse-operations works for an...
[ { "error_description": "Divided by the coefficient without checking it is nonzero.", "why_plausible": "In many classroom examples the coefficient is implicitly nonzero, so the condition is forgotten.", "why_wrong": "If $a=0$ the equation becomes $b=c$ (either no solutions or infinitely many). Here $a=3\...
Remember: For $ax+b=c$, always isolate $x$ using valid inverse operations, and verify by substitution; here the unique solution is $x=-5$ because $a=3\neq 0$.
math-000338
Algebra: Affine Functions — Injectivity
1
Provide a rigorous solution: Solve for $x$ and verify your result: (a) Solve $ 29x + (46) = -186 $. (b) Substitute your value of $x$ back into the original equation to confirm equality. Your solution should explicitly justify any division step (i.e., explain why the divisor is nonzero). Include a brief verification/c...
[ { "method_name": "Function + Injectivity", "approach": "View the left side as an affine function with nonzero slope, hence injective; solving identifies the unique preimage of $c$.", "steps": [ "Step 1: Let $f(x)=29x+(46)$. Since the slope $29\\neq 0$, $f$ is injective on $\\mathbb{R}$.", "S...
{ "consistency_check": "Both approaches agree after simplification. Final answer: $\\boxed{-8}$.\nBoth methods reduce the equation to $x=\\frac{-232}{29}$ and compute the same integer $x=-8$; substitution confirms equality.", "robustness_analysis": "Generality note: Inverse-operations works for any linear equation ...
[ { "error_description": "Divided by the coefficient without checking it is nonzero.", "why_plausible": "In many classroom examples the coefficient is implicitly nonzero, so the condition is forgotten.", "why_wrong": "If $a=0$ the equation becomes $b=c$ (either no solutions or infinitely many). Here $a=29...
Key idea: For $ax+b=c$, always isolate $x$ using valid inverse operations, and verify by substitution; here the unique solution is $x=-8$ because $a=29\neq 0$. (Here the result is $\boxed{-8}$.)
math-000339
Algebra: Affine Functions — Injectivity
1
Give a fully justified solution: Solve for $x$ and verify your result: (a) Solve $ 8x + (31) = -161 $. (b) Substitute your value of $x$ back into the original equation to confirm equality. Your solution should explicitly justify any division step (i.e., explain why the divisor is nonzero). Include a brief verificatio...
[ { "method_name": "Inverse Operations", "approach": "Undo the addition/subtraction first, then undo the multiplication by dividing by the nonzero coefficient.", "steps": [ "Step 1: Subtract $(31)$ from both sides: $8x=-192$.", "Step 2: Since $8\\neq 0$, divide by $8$: $x=\\frac{-192}{8}$.", ...
{ "consistency_check": "Cross-check: both derivations land on the same invariant quantity. Final answer: $\\boxed{-24}$.\nBoth methods reduce the equation to $x=\\frac{-192}{8}$ and compute the same integer $x=-24$; substitution confirms equality.", "robustness_analysis": "Generality note: Inverse-operations works ...
[ { "error_description": "Divided by the coefficient without checking it is nonzero.", "why_plausible": "In many classroom examples the coefficient is implicitly nonzero, so the condition is forgotten.", "why_wrong": "If $a=0$ the equation becomes $b=c$ (either no solutions or infinitely many). Here $a=8\...
Core principle: For $ax+b=c$, always isolate $x$ using valid inverse operations, and verify by substitution; here the unique solution is $x=-24$ because $a=8\neq 0$. (Here the result is $\boxed{-24}$.)
math-000340
Elementary Algebra: Linear Equations — Inverse Operations
1
Give a fully justified solution: Solve for $x$ and verify your result: (a) Solve $ 27x + (23) = -517 $. (b) Substitute your value of $x$ back into the original equation to confirm equality. Your solution should explicitly justify any division step (i.e., explain why the divisor is nonzero). Include a brief verificati...
[ { "method_name": "Inverse Operations", "approach": "Undo the addition/subtraction first, then undo the multiplication by dividing by the nonzero coefficient.", "steps": [ "Step 1: Subtract $(23)$ from both sides: $27x=-540$.", "Step 2: Since $27\\neq 0$, divide by $27$: $x=\\frac{-540}{27}$....
{ "consistency_check": "Cross-check: both derivations land on the same invariant quantity. Final answer: $\\boxed{-20}$.\nBoth methods reduce the equation to $x=\\frac{-540}{27}$ and compute the same integer $x=-20$; substitution confirms equality.", "robustness_analysis": "Generality note: Inverse-operations works...
[ { "error_description": "Divided by the coefficient without checking it is nonzero.", "why_plausible": "In many classroom examples the coefficient is implicitly nonzero, so the condition is forgotten.", "why_wrong": "If $a=0$ the equation becomes $b=c$ (either no solutions or infinitely many). Here $a=27...
Remember: For $ax+b=c$, always isolate $x$ using valid inverse operations, and verify by substitution; here the unique solution is $x=-20$ because $a=27\neq 0$.
math-000341
Elementary Algebra: Linear Equations — Inverse Operations
1
Give reasoning, not just computation: Solve for $x$ and verify your result: (a) Solve $ 6x + (-60) = 18 $. (b) Substitute your value of $x$ back into the original equation to confirm equality. Your solution should explicitly justify any division step (i.e., explain why the divisor is nonzero). Include a brief verific...
[ { "method_name": "Inverse Operations", "approach": "Undo the addition/subtraction first, then undo the multiplication by dividing by the nonzero coefficient.", "steps": [ "Step 1: Subtract $(-60)$ from both sides: $6x=78$.", "Step 2: Since $6\\neq 0$, divide by $6$: $x=\\frac{78}{6}$.", ...
{ "consistency_check": "Cross-check: both derivations land on the same invariant quantity. Final answer: $\\boxed{13}$.\nBoth methods reduce the equation to $x=\\frac{78}{6}$ and compute the same integer $x=13$; substitution confirms equality.", "robustness_analysis": "Generality note: Inverse-operations works for ...
[ { "error_description": "Divided by the coefficient without checking it is nonzero.", "why_plausible": "In many classroom examples the coefficient is implicitly nonzero, so the condition is forgotten.", "why_wrong": "If $a=0$ the equation becomes $b=c$ (either no solutions or infinitely many). Here $a=6\...
Takeaway: For $ax+b=c$, always isolate $x$ using valid inverse operations, and verify by substitution; here the unique solution is $x=13$ because $a=6\neq 0$. (Here the result is $\boxed{13}$.)
math-000342
Algebra: Affine Functions — Injectivity
1
Compute the requested quantity: Solve for $x$ and verify your result: (a) Solve $ 5x + (2) = -73 $. (b) Substitute your value of $x$ back into the original equation to confirm equality. Your solution should explicitly justify any division step (i.e., explain why the divisor is nonzero). Include a brief verification/c...
[ { "method_name": "Inverse Operations", "approach": "Undo the addition/subtraction first, then undo the multiplication by dividing by the nonzero coefficient.", "steps": [ "Step 1: Subtract $(2)$ from both sides: $5x=-75$.", "Step 2: Since $5\\neq 0$, divide by $5$: $x=\\frac{-75}{5}$.", ...
{ "consistency_check": "Consistency verification shows both paths yield the identical boxed result. Final answer: $\\boxed{-15}$.\nBoth methods reduce the equation to $x=\\frac{-75}{5}$ and compute the same integer $x=-15$; substitution confirms equality.", "robustness_analysis": "Sensitivity analysis: Inverse-oper...
[ { "error_description": "Divided by the coefficient without checking it is nonzero.", "why_plausible": "In many classroom examples the coefficient is implicitly nonzero, so the condition is forgotten.", "why_wrong": "If $a=0$ the equation becomes $b=c$ (either no solutions or infinitely many). Here $a=5\...
Remember: For $ax+b=c$, always isolate $x$ using valid inverse operations, and verify by substitution; here the unique solution is $x=-15$ because $a=5\neq 0$. (Here the result is $\boxed{-15}$.)
math-000343
Elementary Algebra: Linear Equations — Verification
1
Problem: Solve for $x$ and verify your result: (a) Solve $ 15x + (38) = 248 $. (b) Substitute your value of $x$ back into the original equation to confirm equality. Your solution should explicitly justify any division step (i.e., explain why the divisor is nonzero). Include a brief verification/cross-check at the end...
[ { "method_name": "Function + Injectivity", "approach": "View the left side as an affine function with nonzero slope, hence injective; solving identifies the unique preimage of $c$.", "steps": [ "Step 1: Let $f(x)=15x+(38)$. Since the slope $15\\neq 0$, $f$ is injective on $\\mathbb{R}$.", "S...
{ "consistency_check": "The two methods are consistent and must coincide. Final answer: $\\boxed{14}$.\nBoth methods reduce the equation to $x=\\frac{210}{15}$ and compute the same integer $x=14$; substitution confirms equality.", "robustness_analysis": "Generality note: Inverse-operations works for any linear equa...
[ { "error_description": "Divided by the coefficient without checking it is nonzero.", "why_plausible": "In many classroom examples the coefficient is implicitly nonzero, so the condition is forgotten.", "why_wrong": "If $a=0$ the equation becomes $b=c$ (either no solutions or infinitely many). Here $a=15...
Key idea: For $ax+b=c$, always isolate $x$ using valid inverse operations, and verify by substitution; here the unique solution is $x=14$ because $a=15\neq 0$. (Here the result is $\boxed{14}$.)
math-000344
Elementary Algebra: Linear Equations — Inverse Operations
1
Complete the analysis: Solve for $x$ and verify your result: (a) Solve $ 3x + (57) = 69 $. (b) Substitute your value of $x$ back into the original equation to confirm equality. Your solution should explicitly justify any division step (i.e., explain why the divisor is nonzero). Include a brief verification/cross-chec...
[ { "method_name": "Inverse Operations", "approach": "Undo the addition/subtraction first, then undo the multiplication by dividing by the nonzero coefficient.", "steps": [ "Step 1: Subtract $(57)$ from both sides: $3x=12$.", "Step 2: Since $3\\neq 0$, divide by $3$: $x=\\frac{12}{3}$.", ...
{ "consistency_check": "Cross-check: both derivations land on the same invariant quantity. Final answer: $\\boxed{4}$.\nBoth methods reduce the equation to $x=\\frac{12}{3}$ and compute the same integer $x=4$; substitution confirms equality.", "robustness_analysis": "If the problem were perturbed: Inverse-operation...
[ { "error_description": "Divided by the coefficient without checking it is nonzero.", "why_plausible": "In many classroom examples the coefficient is implicitly nonzero, so the condition is forgotten.", "why_wrong": "If $a=0$ the equation becomes $b=c$ (either no solutions or infinitely many). Here $a=3\...
Key idea: For $ax+b=c$, always isolate $x$ using valid inverse operations, and verify by substitution; here the unique solution is $x=4$ because $a=3\neq 0$. (Here the result is $\boxed{4}$.)
math-000345
Elementary Algebra: Linear Equations — Verification
1
Problem: Solve for $x$ and verify your result: (a) Solve $ 22x + (-40) = 334 $. (b) Substitute your value of $x$ back into the original equation to confirm equality. Your solution should explicitly justify any division step (i.e., explain why the divisor is nonzero). Include a brief verification/cross-check at the en...
[ { "method_name": "Inverse Operations", "approach": "Undo the addition/subtraction first, then undo the multiplication by dividing by the nonzero coefficient.", "steps": [ "Step 1: Subtract $(-40)$ from both sides: $22x=374$.", "Step 2: Since $22\\neq 0$, divide by $22$: $x=\\frac{374}{22}$."...
{ "consistency_check": "The two methods are consistent and must coincide. Final answer: $\\boxed{17}$.\nBoth methods reduce the equation to $x=\\frac{374}{22}$ and compute the same integer $x=17$; substitution confirms equality.", "robustness_analysis": "Generality note: Inverse-operations works for any linear equa...
[ { "error_description": "Divided by the coefficient without checking it is nonzero.", "why_plausible": "In many classroom examples the coefficient is implicitly nonzero, so the condition is forgotten.", "why_wrong": "If $a=0$ the equation becomes $b=c$ (either no solutions or infinitely many). Here $a=22...
Key idea: For $ax+b=c$, always isolate $x$ using valid inverse operations, and verify by substitution; here the unique solution is $x=17$ because $a=22\neq 0$. (Here the result is $\boxed{17}$.)
math-000346
Elementary Algebra: Linear Equations — Inverse Operations
1
Make each step logically reversible (or explain if not): Solve for $x$ and verify your result: (a) Solve $ 24x + (-46) = 530 $. (b) Substitute your value of $x$ back into the original equation to confirm equality. Your solution should explicitly justify any division step (i.e., explain why the divisor is nonzero). In...
[ { "method_name": "Inverse Operations", "approach": "Undo the addition/subtraction first, then undo the multiplication by dividing by the nonzero coefficient.", "steps": [ "Step 1: Subtract $(-46)$ from both sides: $24x=576$.", "Step 2: Since $24\\neq 0$, divide by $24$: $x=\\frac{576}{24}$."...
{ "consistency_check": "Both approaches agree after simplification. Final answer: $\\boxed{24}$.\nBoth methods reduce the equation to $x=\\frac{576}{24}$ and compute the same integer $x=24$; substitution confirms equality.", "robustness_analysis": "Generality note: Inverse-operations works for any linear equation $...
[ { "error_description": "Divided by the coefficient without checking it is nonzero.", "why_plausible": "In many classroom examples the coefficient is implicitly nonzero, so the condition is forgotten.", "why_wrong": "If $a=0$ the equation becomes $b=c$ (either no solutions or infinitely many). Here $a=24...
Core principle: For $ax+b=c$, always isolate $x$ using valid inverse operations, and verify by substitution; here the unique solution is $x=24$ because $a=24\neq 0$. (Here the result is $\boxed{24}$.)
math-000347
Prealgebra: Solving for a Variable
1
Complete the analysis: Solve for $x$ and verify your result: (a) Solve $ 4x + (-12) = -64 $. (b) Substitute your value of $x$ back into the original equation to confirm equality. Your solution should explicitly justify any division step (i.e., explain why the divisor is nonzero). Include a brief verification/cross-ch...
[ { "method_name": "Inverse Operations", "approach": "Undo the addition/subtraction first, then undo the multiplication by dividing by the nonzero coefficient.", "steps": [ "Step 1: Subtract $(-12)$ from both sides: $4x=-52$.", "Step 2: Since $4\\neq 0$, divide by $4$: $x=\\frac{-52}{4}$.", ...
{ "consistency_check": "Cross-check: both derivations land on the same invariant quantity. Final answer: $\\boxed{-13}$.\nBoth methods reduce the equation to $x=\\frac{-52}{4}$ and compute the same integer $x=-13$; substitution confirms equality.", "robustness_analysis": "Sensitivity analysis: Inverse-operations wo...
[ { "error_description": "Divided by the coefficient without checking it is nonzero.", "why_plausible": "In many classroom examples the coefficient is implicitly nonzero, so the condition is forgotten.", "why_wrong": "If $a=0$ the equation becomes $b=c$ (either no solutions or infinitely many). Here $a=4\...
Key idea: For $ax+b=c$, always isolate $x$ using valid inverse operations, and verify by substitution; here the unique solution is $x=-13$ because $a=4\neq 0$.
math-000348
Elementary Algebra: Linear Equations — Inverse Operations
1
Explain what is being counted/optimized: Solve for $x$ and verify your result: (a) Solve $ 19x + (66) = 522 $. (b) Substitute your value of $x$ back into the original equation to confirm equality. Your solution should explicitly justify any division step (i.e., explain why the divisor is nonzero). Include a brief ver...
[ { "method_name": "Function + Injectivity", "approach": "View the left side as an affine function with nonzero slope, hence injective; solving identifies the unique preimage of $c$.", "steps": [ "Step 1: Let $f(x)=19x+(66)$. Since the slope $19\\neq 0$, $f$ is injective on $\\mathbb{R}$.", "S...
{ "consistency_check": "Both approaches agree after simplification. Final answer: $\\boxed{24}$.\nBoth methods reduce the equation to $x=\\frac{456}{19}$ and compute the same integer $x=24$; substitution confirms equality.", "robustness_analysis": "If the problem were perturbed: Inverse-operations works for any lin...
[ { "error_description": "Divided by the coefficient without checking it is nonzero.", "why_plausible": "In many classroom examples the coefficient is implicitly nonzero, so the condition is forgotten.", "why_wrong": "If $a=0$ the equation becomes $b=c$ (either no solutions or infinitely many). Here $a=19...
Core principle: For $ax+b=c$, always isolate $x$ using valid inverse operations, and verify by substitution; here the unique solution is $x=24$ because $a=19\neq 0$. (Here the result is $\boxed{24}$.)
math-000349
Prealgebra: Solving for a Variable
1
Proceed methodically: Solve for $x$ and verify your result: (a) Solve $ 6x + (31) = 163 $. (b) Substitute your value of $x$ back into the original equation to confirm equality. Your solution should explicitly justify any division step (i.e., explain why the divisor is nonzero). Include a brief verification/cross-chec...
[ { "method_name": "Inverse Operations", "approach": "Undo the addition/subtraction first, then undo the multiplication by dividing by the nonzero coefficient.", "steps": [ "Step 1: Subtract $(31)$ from both sides: $6x=132$.", "Step 2: Since $6\\neq 0$, divide by $6$: $x=\\frac{132}{6}$.", ...
{ "consistency_check": "Consistency verification shows both paths yield the identical boxed result. Final answer: $\\boxed{22}$.\nBoth methods reduce the equation to $x=\\frac{132}{6}$ and compute the same integer $x=22$; substitution confirms equality.", "robustness_analysis": "Sensitivity analysis: Inverse-operat...
[ { "error_description": "Divided by the coefficient without checking it is nonzero.", "why_plausible": "In many classroom examples the coefficient is implicitly nonzero, so the condition is forgotten.", "why_wrong": "If $a=0$ the equation becomes $b=c$ (either no solutions or infinitely many). Here $a=6\...
Core principle: For $ax+b=c$, always isolate $x$ using valid inverse operations, and verify by substitution; here the unique solution is $x=22$ because $a=6\neq 0$. (Here the result is $\boxed{22}$.)
math-000350
Elementary Algebra: Linear Equations — Inverse Operations
1
Show all reasoning: Solve for $x$ and verify your result: (a) Solve $ 19x + (-28) = -256 $. (b) Substitute your value of $x$ back into the original equation to confirm equality. Your solution should explicitly justify any division step (i.e., explain why the divisor is nonzero). Include a brief verification/cross-che...
[ { "method_name": "Function + Injectivity", "approach": "View the left side as an affine function with nonzero slope, hence injective; solving identifies the unique preimage of $c$.", "steps": [ "Step 1: Let $f(x)=19x+(-28)$. Since the slope $19\\neq 0$, $f$ is injective on $\\mathbb{R}$.", "...
{ "consistency_check": "Both approaches agree after simplification. Final answer: $\\boxed{-12}$.\nBoth methods reduce the equation to $x=\\frac{-228}{19}$ and compute the same integer $x=-12$; substitution confirms equality.", "robustness_analysis": "Robustness note: Inverse-operations works for any linear equatio...
[ { "error_description": "Divided by the coefficient without checking it is nonzero.", "why_plausible": "In many classroom examples the coefficient is implicitly nonzero, so the condition is forgotten.", "why_wrong": "If $a=0$ the equation becomes $b=c$ (either no solutions or infinitely many). Here $a=19...
Takeaway: For $ax+b=c$, always isolate $x$ using valid inverse operations, and verify by substitution; here the unique solution is $x=-12$ because $a=19\neq 0$. (Here the result is $\boxed{-12}$.)
math-000351
Algebra: Affine Functions — Injectivity
1
Proceed methodically: Solve for $x$ and verify your result: (a) Solve $ 28x + (-55) = 561 $. (b) Substitute your value of $x$ back into the original equation to confirm equality. Your solution should explicitly justify any division step (i.e., explain why the divisor is nonzero). Include a brief verification/cross-ch...
[ { "method_name": "Inverse Operations", "approach": "Undo the addition/subtraction first, then undo the multiplication by dividing by the nonzero coefficient.", "steps": [ "Step 1: Subtract $(-55)$ from both sides: $28x=616$.", "Step 2: Since $28\\neq 0$, divide by $28$: $x=\\frac{616}{28}$."...
{ "consistency_check": "Both approaches agree after simplification. Final answer: $\\boxed{22}$.\nBoth methods reduce the equation to $x=\\frac{616}{28}$ and compute the same integer $x=22$; substitution confirms equality.", "robustness_analysis": "Sensitivity analysis: Inverse-operations works for any linear equat...
[ { "error_description": "Divided by the coefficient without checking it is nonzero.", "why_plausible": "In many classroom examples the coefficient is implicitly nonzero, so the condition is forgotten.", "why_wrong": "If $a=0$ the equation becomes $b=c$ (either no solutions or infinitely many). Here $a=28...
Core principle: For $ax+b=c$, always isolate $x$ using valid inverse operations, and verify by substitution; here the unique solution is $x=22$ because $a=28\neq 0$. (Here the result is $\boxed{22}$.)
math-000352
Algebra: Affine Functions — Injectivity
1
State any required conditions first: Solve for $x$ and verify your result: (a) Solve $ 7x + (51) = 128 $. (b) Substitute your value of $x$ back into the original equation to confirm equality. Your solution should explicitly justify any division step (i.e., explain why the divisor is nonzero). Include a brief verifica...
[ { "method_name": "Function + Injectivity", "approach": "View the left side as an affine function with nonzero slope, hence injective; solving identifies the unique preimage of $c$.", "steps": [ "Step 1: Let $f(x)=7x+(51)$. Since the slope $7\\neq 0$, $f$ is injective on $\\mathbb{R}$.", "Ste...
{ "consistency_check": "Consistency verification shows both paths yield the identical boxed result. Final answer: $\\boxed{11}$.\nBoth methods reduce the equation to $x=\\frac{77}{7}$ and compute the same integer $x=11$; substitution confirms equality.", "robustness_analysis": "Robustness note: Inverse-operations w...
[ { "error_description": "Divided by the coefficient without checking it is nonzero.", "why_plausible": "In many classroom examples the coefficient is implicitly nonzero, so the condition is forgotten.", "why_wrong": "If $a=0$ the equation becomes $b=c$ (either no solutions or infinitely many). Here $a=7\...
Key idea: For $ax+b=c$, always isolate $x$ using valid inverse operations, and verify by substitution; here the unique solution is $x=11$ because $a=7\neq 0$.
math-000353
Prealgebra: Solving for a Variable
1
Determine the requested value: Solve for $x$ and verify your result: (a) Solve $ 24x + (-10) = -490 $. (b) Substitute your value of $x$ back into the original equation to confirm equality. Your solution should explicitly justify any division step (i.e., explain why the divisor is nonzero). Include a brief verificatio...
[ { "method_name": "Inverse Operations", "approach": "Undo the addition/subtraction first, then undo the multiplication by dividing by the nonzero coefficient.", "steps": [ "Step 1: Subtract $(-10)$ from both sides: $24x=-480$.", "Step 2: Since $24\\neq 0$, divide by $24$: $x=\\frac{-480}{24}$...
{ "consistency_check": "Cross-check: both derivations land on the same invariant quantity. Final answer: $\\boxed{-20}$.\nBoth methods reduce the equation to $x=\\frac{-480}{24}$ and compute the same integer $x=-20$; substitution confirms equality.", "robustness_analysis": "If the problem were perturbed: Inverse-op...
[ { "error_description": "Divided by the coefficient without checking it is nonzero.", "why_plausible": "In many classroom examples the coefficient is implicitly nonzero, so the condition is forgotten.", "why_wrong": "If $a=0$ the equation becomes $b=c$ (either no solutions or infinitely many). Here $a=24...
Core principle: For $ax+b=c$, always isolate $x$ using valid inverse operations, and verify by substitution; here the unique solution is $x=-20$ because $a=24\neq 0$. (Here the result is $\boxed{-20}$.)
math-000354
Algebra: Affine Functions — Injectivity
1
Solve with verification: Solve for $x$ and verify your result: (a) Solve $ 7x + (30) = 79 $. (b) Substitute your value of $x$ back into the original equation to confirm equality. Your solution should explicitly justify any division step (i.e., explain why the divisor is nonzero). Include a brief verification/cross-ch...
[ { "method_name": "Inverse Operations", "approach": "Undo the addition/subtraction first, then undo the multiplication by dividing by the nonzero coefficient.", "steps": [ "Step 1: Subtract $(30)$ from both sides: $7x=49$.", "Step 2: Since $7\\neq 0$, divide by $7$: $x=\\frac{49}{7}$.", ...
{ "consistency_check": "Cross-check: both derivations land on the same invariant quantity. Final answer: $\\boxed{7}$.\nBoth methods reduce the equation to $x=\\frac{49}{7}$ and compute the same integer $x=7$; substitution confirms equality.", "robustness_analysis": "Robustness note: Inverse-operations works for an...
[ { "error_description": "Divided by the coefficient without checking it is nonzero.", "why_plausible": "In many classroom examples the coefficient is implicitly nonzero, so the condition is forgotten.", "why_wrong": "If $a=0$ the equation becomes $b=c$ (either no solutions or infinitely many). Here $a=7\...
Core principle: For $ax+b=c$, always isolate $x$ using valid inverse operations, and verify by substitution; here the unique solution is $x=7$ because $a=7\neq 0$. (Here the result is $\boxed{7}$.)
math-000355
Elementary Algebra: Linear Equations — Verification
1
Explain why your operations are valid: Solve for $x$ and verify your result: (a) Solve $ 15x + (-40) = -265 $. (b) Substitute your value of $x$ back into the original equation to confirm equality. Your solution should explicitly justify any division step (i.e., explain why the divisor is nonzero). Include a brief ver...
[ { "method_name": "Function + Injectivity", "approach": "View the left side as an affine function with nonzero slope, hence injective; solving identifies the unique preimage of $c$.", "steps": [ "Step 1: Let $f(x)=15x+(-40)$. Since the slope $15\\neq 0$, $f$ is injective on $\\mathbb{R}$.", "...
{ "consistency_check": "Consistency verification shows both paths yield the identical boxed result. Final answer: $\\boxed{-15}$.\nBoth methods reduce the equation to $x=\\frac{-225}{15}$ and compute the same integer $x=-15$; substitution confirms equality.", "robustness_analysis": "If the problem were perturbed: I...
[ { "error_description": "Divided by the coefficient without checking it is nonzero.", "why_plausible": "In many classroom examples the coefficient is implicitly nonzero, so the condition is forgotten.", "why_wrong": "If $a=0$ the equation becomes $b=c$ (either no solutions or infinitely many). Here $a=15...
Core principle: For $ax+b=c$, always isolate $x$ using valid inverse operations, and verify by substitution; here the unique solution is $x=-15$ because $a=15\neq 0$. (Here the result is $\boxed{-15}$.)
math-000356
Prealgebra: Solving for a Variable
1
Answer using clear logical steps: Solve for $x$ and verify your result: (a) Solve $ 21x + (42) = 546 $. (b) Substitute your value of $x$ back into the original equation to confirm equality. Your solution should explicitly justify any division step (i.e., explain why the divisor is nonzero). Include a brief verificati...
[ { "method_name": "Inverse Operations", "approach": "Undo the addition/subtraction first, then undo the multiplication by dividing by the nonzero coefficient.", "steps": [ "Step 1: Subtract $(42)$ from both sides: $21x=504$.", "Step 2: Since $21\\neq 0$, divide by $21$: $x=\\frac{504}{21}$.",...
{ "consistency_check": "The two methods are consistent and must coincide. Final answer: $\\boxed{24}$.\nBoth methods reduce the equation to $x=\\frac{504}{21}$ and compute the same integer $x=24$; substitution confirms equality.", "robustness_analysis": "Sensitivity analysis: Inverse-operations works for any linear...
[ { "error_description": "Divided by the coefficient without checking it is nonzero.", "why_plausible": "In many classroom examples the coefficient is implicitly nonzero, so the condition is forgotten.", "why_wrong": "If $a=0$ the equation becomes $b=c$ (either no solutions or infinitely many). Here $a=21...
Key idea: For $ax+b=c$, always isolate $x$ using valid inverse operations, and verify by substitution; here the unique solution is $x=24$ because $a=21\neq 0$. (Here the result is $\boxed{24}$.)
math-000357
Algebra: Affine Functions — Injectivity
1
Proceed methodically: Solve for $x$ and verify your result: (a) Solve $ 22x + (-43) = -263 $. (b) Substitute your value of $x$ back into the original equation to confirm equality. Your solution should explicitly justify any division step (i.e., explain why the divisor is nonzero). Include a brief verification/cross-c...
[ { "method_name": "Function + Injectivity", "approach": "View the left side as an affine function with nonzero slope, hence injective; solving identifies the unique preimage of $c$.", "steps": [ "Step 1: Let $f(x)=22x+(-43)$. Since the slope $22\\neq 0$, $f$ is injective on $\\mathbb{R}$.", "...
{ "consistency_check": "Cross-check: both derivations land on the same invariant quantity. Final answer: $\\boxed{-10}$.\nBoth methods reduce the equation to $x=\\frac{-220}{22}$ and compute the same integer $x=-10$; substitution confirms equality.", "robustness_analysis": "If the problem were perturbed: Inverse-op...
[ { "error_description": "Divided by the coefficient without checking it is nonzero.", "why_plausible": "In many classroom examples the coefficient is implicitly nonzero, so the condition is forgotten.", "why_wrong": "If $a=0$ the equation becomes $b=c$ (either no solutions or infinitely many). Here $a=22...
Core principle: For $ax+b=c$, always isolate $x$ using valid inverse operations, and verify by substitution; here the unique solution is $x=-10$ because $a=22\neq 0$. (Here the result is $\boxed{-10}$.)
math-000358
Elementary Algebra: Linear Equations — Inverse Operations
1
Question: Solve for $x$ and verify your result: (a) Solve $ 11x + (37) = 257 $. (b) Substitute your value of $x$ back into the original equation to confirm equality. Your solution should explicitly justify any division step (i.e., explain why the divisor is nonzero). Include a brief verification/cross-check at the en...
[ { "method_name": "Inverse Operations", "approach": "Undo the addition/subtraction first, then undo the multiplication by dividing by the nonzero coefficient.", "steps": [ "Step 1: Subtract $(37)$ from both sides: $11x=220$.", "Step 2: Since $11\\neq 0$, divide by $11$: $x=\\frac{220}{11}$.",...
{ "consistency_check": "The two methods are consistent and must coincide. Final answer: $\\boxed{20}$.\nBoth methods reduce the equation to $x=\\frac{220}{11}$ and compute the same integer $x=20$; substitution confirms equality.", "robustness_analysis": "Generality note: Inverse-operations works for any linear equa...
[ { "error_description": "Divided by the coefficient without checking it is nonzero.", "why_plausible": "In many classroom examples the coefficient is implicitly nonzero, so the condition is forgotten.", "why_wrong": "If $a=0$ the equation becomes $b=c$ (either no solutions or infinitely many). Here $a=11...
Key idea: For $ax+b=c$, always isolate $x$ using valid inverse operations, and verify by substitution; here the unique solution is $x=20$ because $a=11\neq 0$. (Here the result is $\boxed{20}$.)
math-000359
Prealgebra: Solving for a Variable
1
Be explicit about assumptions: Solve for $x$ and verify your result: (a) Solve $ 22x + (-48) = 392 $. (b) Substitute your value of $x$ back into the original equation to confirm equality. Your solution should explicitly justify any division step (i.e., explain why the divisor is nonzero). Include a brief verification...
[ { "method_name": "Inverse Operations", "approach": "Undo the addition/subtraction first, then undo the multiplication by dividing by the nonzero coefficient.", "steps": [ "Step 1: Subtract $(-48)$ from both sides: $22x=440$.", "Step 2: Since $22\\neq 0$, divide by $22$: $x=\\frac{440}{22}$."...
{ "consistency_check": "Consistency verification shows both paths yield the identical boxed result. Final answer: $\\boxed{20}$.\nBoth methods reduce the equation to $x=\\frac{440}{22}$ and compute the same integer $x=20$; substitution confirms equality.", "robustness_analysis": "Robustness note: Inverse-operations...
[ { "error_description": "Divided by the coefficient without checking it is nonzero.", "why_plausible": "In many classroom examples the coefficient is implicitly nonzero, so the condition is forgotten.", "why_wrong": "If $a=0$ the equation becomes $b=c$ (either no solutions or infinitely many). Here $a=22...
Core principle: For $ax+b=c$, always isolate $x$ using valid inverse operations, and verify by substitution; here the unique solution is $x=20$ because $a=22\neq 0$. (Here the result is $\boxed{20}$.)
math-000360
Prealgebra: Solving for a Variable
1
Give a fully justified solution: Solve for $x$ and verify your result: (a) Solve $ 16x + (34) = 194 $. (b) Substitute your value of $x$ back into the original equation to confirm equality. Your solution should explicitly justify any division step (i.e., explain why the divisor is nonzero). Include a brief verificatio...
[ { "method_name": "Inverse Operations", "approach": "Undo the addition/subtraction first, then undo the multiplication by dividing by the nonzero coefficient.", "steps": [ "Step 1: Subtract $(34)$ from both sides: $16x=160$.", "Step 2: Since $16\\neq 0$, divide by $16$: $x=\\frac{160}{16}$.",...
{ "consistency_check": "Consistency verification shows both paths yield the identical boxed result. Final answer: $\\boxed{10}$.\nBoth methods reduce the equation to $x=\\frac{160}{16}$ and compute the same integer $x=10$; substitution confirms equality.", "robustness_analysis": "Robustness note: Inverse-operations...
[ { "error_description": "Divided by the coefficient without checking it is nonzero.", "why_plausible": "In many classroom examples the coefficient is implicitly nonzero, so the condition is forgotten.", "why_wrong": "If $a=0$ the equation becomes $b=c$ (either no solutions or infinitely many). Here $a=16...
Core principle: For $ax+b=c$, always isolate $x$ using valid inverse operations, and verify by substitution; here the unique solution is $x=10$ because $a=16\neq 0$. (Here the result is $\boxed{10}$.)
math-000361
Elementary Algebra: Linear Equations — Verification
1
Solve and sanity-check: Solve for $x$ and verify your result: (a) Solve $ 20x + (34) = 34 $. (b) Substitute your value of $x$ back into the original equation to confirm equality. Your solution should explicitly justify any division step (i.e., explain why the divisor is nonzero). Include a brief verification/cross-ch...
[ { "method_name": "Inverse Operations", "approach": "Undo the addition/subtraction first, then undo the multiplication by dividing by the nonzero coefficient.", "steps": [ "Step 1: Subtract $(34)$ from both sides: $20x=0$.", "Step 2: Since $20\\neq 0$, divide by $20$: $x=\\frac{0}{20}$.", ...
{ "consistency_check": "Both approaches agree after simplification. Final answer: $\\boxed{0}$.\nBoth methods reduce the equation to $x=\\frac{0}{20}$ and compute the same integer $x=0$; substitution confirms equality.", "robustness_analysis": "Generality note: Inverse-operations works for any linear equation $ax+b...
[ { "error_description": "Divided by the coefficient without checking it is nonzero.", "why_plausible": "In many classroom examples the coefficient is implicitly nonzero, so the condition is forgotten.", "why_wrong": "If $a=0$ the equation becomes $b=c$ (either no solutions or infinitely many). Here $a=20...
Remember: For $ax+b=c$, always isolate $x$ using valid inverse operations, and verify by substitution; here the unique solution is $x=0$ because $a=20\neq 0$.
math-000362
Prealgebra: Solving for a Variable
1
Provide both a computational and a conceptual explanation: Solve for $x$ and verify your result: (a) Solve $ 17x + (2) = -32 $. (b) Substitute your value of $x$ back into the original equation to confirm equality. Your solution should explicitly justify any division step (i.e., explain why the divisor is nonzero). In...
[ { "method_name": "Function + Injectivity", "approach": "View the left side as an affine function with nonzero slope, hence injective; solving identifies the unique preimage of $c$.", "steps": [ "Step 1: Let $f(x)=17x+(2)$. Since the slope $17\\neq 0$, $f$ is injective on $\\mathbb{R}$.", "St...
{ "consistency_check": "Cross-check: both derivations land on the same invariant quantity. Final answer: $\\boxed{-2}$.\nBoth methods reduce the equation to $x=\\frac{-34}{17}$ and compute the same integer $x=-2$; substitution confirms equality.", "robustness_analysis": "Robustness note: Inverse-operations works fo...
[ { "error_description": "Divided by the coefficient without checking it is nonzero.", "why_plausible": "In many classroom examples the coefficient is implicitly nonzero, so the condition is forgotten.", "why_wrong": "If $a=0$ the equation becomes $b=c$ (either no solutions or infinitely many). Here $a=17...
Remember: For $ax+b=c$, always isolate $x$ using valid inverse operations, and verify by substitution; here the unique solution is $x=-2$ because $a=17\neq 0$. (Here the result is $\boxed{-2}$.)
math-000363
Elementary Algebra: Linear Equations — Verification
1
Work carefully and justify each inference: Solve for $x$ and verify your result: (a) Solve $ 8x + (46) = 206 $. (b) Substitute your value of $x$ back into the original equation to confirm equality. Your solution should explicitly justify any division step (i.e., explain why the divisor is nonzero). Include a brief ve...
[ { "method_name": "Function + Injectivity", "approach": "View the left side as an affine function with nonzero slope, hence injective; solving identifies the unique preimage of $c$.", "steps": [ "Step 1: Let $f(x)=8x+(46)$. Since the slope $8\\neq 0$, $f$ is injective on $\\mathbb{R}$.", "Ste...
{ "consistency_check": "Both approaches agree after simplification. Final answer: $\\boxed{20}$.\nBoth methods reduce the equation to $x=\\frac{160}{8}$ and compute the same integer $x=20$; substitution confirms equality.", "robustness_analysis": "Sensitivity analysis: Inverse-operations works for any linear equati...
[ { "error_description": "Divided by the coefficient without checking it is nonzero.", "why_plausible": "In many classroom examples the coefficient is implicitly nonzero, so the condition is forgotten.", "why_wrong": "If $a=0$ the equation becomes $b=c$ (either no solutions or infinitely many). Here $a=8\...
Core principle: For $ax+b=c$, always isolate $x$ using valid inverse operations, and verify by substitution; here the unique solution is $x=20$ because $a=8\neq 0$. (Here the result is $\boxed{20}$.)
math-000364
Prealgebra: Solving for a Variable
1
Exercise: Solve for $x$ and verify your result: (a) Solve $ 27x + (-74) = -560 $. (b) Substitute your value of $x$ back into the original equation to confirm equality. Your solution should explicitly justify any division step (i.e., explain why the divisor is nonzero). Include a brief verification/cross-check at the ...
[ { "method_name": "Inverse Operations", "approach": "Undo the addition/subtraction first, then undo the multiplication by dividing by the nonzero coefficient.", "steps": [ "Step 1: Subtract $(-74)$ from both sides: $27x=-486$.", "Step 2: Since $27\\neq 0$, divide by $27$: $x=\\frac{-486}{27}$...
{ "consistency_check": "Consistency verification shows both paths yield the identical boxed result. Final answer: $\\boxed{-18}$.\nBoth methods reduce the equation to $x=\\frac{-486}{27}$ and compute the same integer $x=-18$; substitution confirms equality.", "robustness_analysis": "Generality note: Inverse-operati...
[ { "error_description": "Divided by the coefficient without checking it is nonzero.", "why_plausible": "In many classroom examples the coefficient is implicitly nonzero, so the condition is forgotten.", "why_wrong": "If $a=0$ the equation becomes $b=c$ (either no solutions or infinitely many). Here $a=27...
Key idea: For $ax+b=c$, always isolate $x$ using valid inverse operations, and verify by substitution; here the unique solution is $x=-18$ because $a=27\neq 0$. (Here the result is $\boxed{-18}$.)
math-000365
Algebra: Affine Functions — Injectivity
1
Explain why your operations are valid: Solve for $x$ and verify your result: (a) Solve $ 10x + (66) = 216 $. (b) Substitute your value of $x$ back into the original equation to confirm equality. Your solution should explicitly justify any division step (i.e., explain why the divisor is nonzero). Include a brief verif...
[ { "method_name": "Inverse Operations", "approach": "Undo the addition/subtraction first, then undo the multiplication by dividing by the nonzero coefficient.", "steps": [ "Step 1: Subtract $(66)$ from both sides: $10x=150$.", "Step 2: Since $10\\neq 0$, divide by $10$: $x=\\frac{150}{10}$.",...
{ "consistency_check": "Both approaches agree after simplification. Final answer: $\\boxed{15}$.\nBoth methods reduce the equation to $x=\\frac{150}{10}$ and compute the same integer $x=15$; substitution confirms equality.", "robustness_analysis": "Generality note: Inverse-operations works for any linear equation $...
[ { "error_description": "Divided by the coefficient without checking it is nonzero.", "why_plausible": "In many classroom examples the coefficient is implicitly nonzero, so the condition is forgotten.", "why_wrong": "If $a=0$ the equation becomes $b=c$ (either no solutions or infinitely many). Here $a=10...
Takeaway: For $ax+b=c$, always isolate $x$ using valid inverse operations, and verify by substitution; here the unique solution is $x=15$ because $a=10\neq 0$.
math-000366
Algebra: Affine Functions — Injectivity
1
Keep the final answer in boxed form: Solve for $x$ and verify your result: (a) Solve $ 20x + (-36) = -316 $. (b) Substitute your value of $x$ back into the original equation to confirm equality. Your solution should explicitly justify any division step (i.e., explain why the divisor is nonzero). Include a brief verif...
[ { "method_name": "Function + Injectivity", "approach": "View the left side as an affine function with nonzero slope, hence injective; solving identifies the unique preimage of $c$.", "steps": [ "Step 1: Let $f(x)=20x+(-36)$. Since the slope $20\\neq 0$, $f$ is injective on $\\mathbb{R}$.", "...
{ "consistency_check": "Cross-check: both derivations land on the same invariant quantity. Final answer: $\\boxed{-14}$.\nBoth methods reduce the equation to $x=\\frac{-280}{20}$ and compute the same integer $x=-14$; substitution confirms equality.", "robustness_analysis": "Sensitivity analysis: Inverse-operations ...
[ { "error_description": "Divided by the coefficient without checking it is nonzero.", "why_plausible": "In many classroom examples the coefficient is implicitly nonzero, so the condition is forgotten.", "why_wrong": "If $a=0$ the equation becomes $b=c$ (either no solutions or infinitely many). Here $a=20...
Remember: For $ax+b=c$, always isolate $x$ using valid inverse operations, and verify by substitution; here the unique solution is $x=-14$ because $a=20\neq 0$. (Here the result is $\boxed{-14}$.)
math-000367
Prealgebra: Solving for a Variable
1
Explain why your operations are valid: Solve for $x$ and verify your result: (a) Solve $ 27x + (32) = -562 $. (b) Substitute your value of $x$ back into the original equation to confirm equality. Your solution should explicitly justify any division step (i.e., explain why the divisor is nonzero). Include a brief veri...
[ { "method_name": "Inverse Operations", "approach": "Undo the addition/subtraction first, then undo the multiplication by dividing by the nonzero coefficient.", "steps": [ "Step 1: Subtract $(32)$ from both sides: $27x=-594$.", "Step 2: Since $27\\neq 0$, divide by $27$: $x=\\frac{-594}{27}$....
{ "consistency_check": "Cross-check: both derivations land on the same invariant quantity. Final answer: $\\boxed{-22}$.\nBoth methods reduce the equation to $x=\\frac{-594}{27}$ and compute the same integer $x=-22$; substitution confirms equality.", "robustness_analysis": "If the problem were perturbed: Inverse-op...
[ { "error_description": "Divided by the coefficient without checking it is nonzero.", "why_plausible": "In many classroom examples the coefficient is implicitly nonzero, so the condition is forgotten.", "why_wrong": "If $a=0$ the equation becomes $b=c$ (either no solutions or infinitely many). Here $a=27...
Key idea: For $ax+b=c$, always isolate $x$ using valid inverse operations, and verify by substitution; here the unique solution is $x=-22$ because $a=27\neq 0$. (Here the result is $\boxed{-22}$.)
math-000368
Elementary Algebra: Linear Equations — Inverse Operations
1
Do not skip justification steps: Solve for $x$ and verify your result: (a) Solve $ 3x + (-40) = 20 $. (b) Substitute your value of $x$ back into the original equation to confirm equality. Your solution should explicitly justify any division step (i.e., explain why the divisor is nonzero). Include a brief verification...
[ { "method_name": "Function + Injectivity", "approach": "View the left side as an affine function with nonzero slope, hence injective; solving identifies the unique preimage of $c$.", "steps": [ "Step 1: Let $f(x)=3x+(-40)$. Since the slope $3\\neq 0$, $f$ is injective on $\\mathbb{R}$.", "St...
{ "consistency_check": "Both approaches agree after simplification. Final answer: $\\boxed{20}$.\nBoth methods reduce the equation to $x=\\frac{60}{3}$ and compute the same integer $x=20$; substitution confirms equality.", "robustness_analysis": "If the problem were perturbed: Inverse-operations works for any linea...
[ { "error_description": "Divided by the coefficient without checking it is nonzero.", "why_plausible": "In many classroom examples the coefficient is implicitly nonzero, so the condition is forgotten.", "why_wrong": "If $a=0$ the equation becomes $b=c$ (either no solutions or infinitely many). Here $a=3\...
Core principle: For $ax+b=c$, always isolate $x$ using valid inverse operations, and verify by substitution; here the unique solution is $x=20$ because $a=3\neq 0$.
math-000369
Algebra: Affine Functions — Injectivity
1
Solve and include a self-check: Solve for $x$ and verify your result: (a) Solve $ 20x + (29) = 409 $. (b) Substitute your value of $x$ back into the original equation to confirm equality. Your solution should explicitly justify any division step (i.e., explain why the divisor is nonzero). Include a brief verification...
[ { "method_name": "Inverse Operations", "approach": "Undo the addition/subtraction first, then undo the multiplication by dividing by the nonzero coefficient.", "steps": [ "Step 1: Subtract $(29)$ from both sides: $20x=380$.", "Step 2: Since $20\\neq 0$, divide by $20$: $x=\\frac{380}{20}$.",...
{ "consistency_check": "Cross-check: both derivations land on the same invariant quantity. Final answer: $\\boxed{19}$.\nBoth methods reduce the equation to $x=\\frac{380}{20}$ and compute the same integer $x=19$; substitution confirms equality.", "robustness_analysis": "Generality note: Inverse-operations works fo...
[ { "error_description": "Divided by the coefficient without checking it is nonzero.", "why_plausible": "In many classroom examples the coefficient is implicitly nonzero, so the condition is forgotten.", "why_wrong": "If $a=0$ the equation becomes $b=c$ (either no solutions or infinitely many). Here $a=20...
Core principle: For $ax+b=c$, always isolate $x$ using valid inverse operations, and verify by substitution; here the unique solution is $x=19$ because $a=20\neq 0$. (Here the result is $\boxed{19}$.)
math-000370
Prealgebra: Solving for a Variable
1
Complete the analysis: Solve for $x$ and verify your result: (a) Solve $ 14x + (71) = -69 $. (b) Substitute your value of $x$ back into the original equation to confirm equality. Your solution should explicitly justify any division step (i.e., explain why the divisor is nonzero). Include a brief verification/cross-ch...
[ { "method_name": "Inverse Operations", "approach": "Undo the addition/subtraction first, then undo the multiplication by dividing by the nonzero coefficient.", "steps": [ "Step 1: Subtract $(71)$ from both sides: $14x=-140$.", "Step 2: Since $14\\neq 0$, divide by $14$: $x=\\frac{-140}{14}$....
{ "consistency_check": "Consistency verification shows both paths yield the identical boxed result. Final answer: $\\boxed{-10}$.\nBoth methods reduce the equation to $x=\\frac{-140}{14}$ and compute the same integer $x=-10$; substitution confirms equality.", "robustness_analysis": "If the problem were perturbed: I...
[ { "error_description": "Divided by the coefficient without checking it is nonzero.", "why_plausible": "In many classroom examples the coefficient is implicitly nonzero, so the condition is forgotten.", "why_wrong": "If $a=0$ the equation becomes $b=c$ (either no solutions or infinitely many). Here $a=14...
Key idea: For $ax+b=c$, always isolate $x$ using valid inverse operations, and verify by substitution; here the unique solution is $x=-10$ because $a=14\neq 0$.
math-000371
Prealgebra: Solving for a Variable
1
Determine the requested value: Solve for $x$ and verify your result: (a) Solve $ 24x + (7) = 511 $. (b) Substitute your value of $x$ back into the original equation to confirm equality. Your solution should explicitly justify any division step (i.e., explain why the divisor is nonzero). Include a brief verification/c...
[ { "method_name": "Function + Injectivity", "approach": "View the left side as an affine function with nonzero slope, hence injective; solving identifies the unique preimage of $c$.", "steps": [ "Step 1: Let $f(x)=24x+(7)$. Since the slope $24\\neq 0$, $f$ is injective on $\\mathbb{R}$.", "St...
{ "consistency_check": "Consistency verification shows both paths yield the identical boxed result. Final answer: $\\boxed{21}$.\nBoth methods reduce the equation to $x=\\frac{504}{24}$ and compute the same integer $x=21$; substitution confirms equality.", "robustness_analysis": "Generality note: Inverse-operations...
[ { "error_description": "Divided by the coefficient without checking it is nonzero.", "why_plausible": "In many classroom examples the coefficient is implicitly nonzero, so the condition is forgotten.", "why_wrong": "If $a=0$ the equation becomes $b=c$ (either no solutions or infinitely many). Here $a=24...
Remember: For $ax+b=c$, always isolate $x$ using valid inverse operations, and verify by substitution; here the unique solution is $x=21$ because $a=24\neq 0$. (Here the result is $\boxed{21}$.)
math-000372
Prealgebra: Solving for a Variable
1
Answer with a short justification: Solve for $x$ and verify your result: (a) Solve $ 22x + (7) = 381 $. (b) Substitute your value of $x$ back into the original equation to confirm equality. Your solution should explicitly justify any division step (i.e., explain why the divisor is nonzero). Include a brief verificati...
[ { "method_name": "Inverse Operations", "approach": "Undo the addition/subtraction first, then undo the multiplication by dividing by the nonzero coefficient.", "steps": [ "Step 1: Subtract $(7)$ from both sides: $22x=374$.", "Step 2: Since $22\\neq 0$, divide by $22$: $x=\\frac{374}{22}$.", ...
{ "consistency_check": "Cross-check: both derivations land on the same invariant quantity. Final answer: $\\boxed{17}$.\nBoth methods reduce the equation to $x=\\frac{374}{22}$ and compute the same integer $x=17$; substitution confirms equality.", "robustness_analysis": "Generality note: Inverse-operations works fo...
[ { "error_description": "Divided by the coefficient without checking it is nonzero.", "why_plausible": "In many classroom examples the coefficient is implicitly nonzero, so the condition is forgotten.", "why_wrong": "If $a=0$ the equation becomes $b=c$ (either no solutions or infinitely many). Here $a=22...
Remember: For $ax+b=c$, always isolate $x$ using valid inverse operations, and verify by substitution; here the unique solution is $x=17$ because $a=22\neq 0$. (Here the result is $\boxed{17}$.)
math-000373
Elementary Algebra: Linear Equations — Verification
1
Complete the analysis: Solve for $x$ and verify your result: (a) Solve $ 17x + (31) = -241 $. (b) Substitute your value of $x$ back into the original equation to confirm equality. Your solution should explicitly justify any division step (i.e., explain why the divisor is nonzero). Include a brief verification/cross-c...
[ { "method_name": "Inverse Operations", "approach": "Undo the addition/subtraction first, then undo the multiplication by dividing by the nonzero coefficient.", "steps": [ "Step 1: Subtract $(31)$ from both sides: $17x=-272$.", "Step 2: Since $17\\neq 0$, divide by $17$: $x=\\frac{-272}{17}$....
{ "consistency_check": "Consistency verification shows both paths yield the identical boxed result. Final answer: $\\boxed{-16}$.\nBoth methods reduce the equation to $x=\\frac{-272}{17}$ and compute the same integer $x=-16$; substitution confirms equality.", "robustness_analysis": "If the problem were perturbed: I...
[ { "error_description": "Divided by the coefficient without checking it is nonzero.", "why_plausible": "In many classroom examples the coefficient is implicitly nonzero, so the condition is forgotten.", "why_wrong": "If $a=0$ the equation becomes $b=c$ (either no solutions or infinitely many). Here $a=17...
Core principle: For $ax+b=c$, always isolate $x$ using valid inverse operations, and verify by substitution; here the unique solution is $x=-16$ because $a=17\neq 0$. (Here the result is $\boxed{-16}$.)
math-000374
Algebra: Affine Functions — Injectivity
1
Keep the final answer in boxed form: Solve for $x$ and verify your result: (a) Solve $ 3x + (52) = 22 $. (b) Substitute your value of $x$ back into the original equation to confirm equality. Your solution should explicitly justify any division step (i.e., explain why the divisor is nonzero). Include a brief verificat...
[ { "method_name": "Inverse Operations", "approach": "Undo the addition/subtraction first, then undo the multiplication by dividing by the nonzero coefficient.", "steps": [ "Step 1: Subtract $(52)$ from both sides: $3x=-30$.", "Step 2: Since $3\\neq 0$, divide by $3$: $x=\\frac{-30}{3}$.", ...
{ "consistency_check": "The two methods are consistent and must coincide. Final answer: $\\boxed{-10}$.\nBoth methods reduce the equation to $x=\\frac{-30}{3}$ and compute the same integer $x=-10$; substitution confirms equality.", "robustness_analysis": "Sensitivity analysis: Inverse-operations works for any linea...
[ { "error_description": "Divided by the coefficient without checking it is nonzero.", "why_plausible": "In many classroom examples the coefficient is implicitly nonzero, so the condition is forgotten.", "why_wrong": "If $a=0$ the equation becomes $b=c$ (either no solutions or infinitely many). Here $a=3\...
Remember: For $ax+b=c$, always isolate $x$ using valid inverse operations, and verify by substitution; here the unique solution is $x=-10$ because $a=3\neq 0$. (Here the result is $\boxed{-10}$.)
math-000375
Elementary Algebra: Linear Equations — Inverse Operations
1
Prompt: Solve for $x$ and verify your result: (a) Solve $ 28x + (55) = 671 $. (b) Substitute your value of $x$ back into the original equation to confirm equality. Your solution should explicitly justify any division step (i.e., explain why the divisor is nonzero). Include a brief verification/cross-check at the end.
[ { "method_name": "Inverse Operations", "approach": "Undo the addition/subtraction first, then undo the multiplication by dividing by the nonzero coefficient.", "steps": [ "Step 1: Subtract $(55)$ from both sides: $28x=616$.", "Step 2: Since $28\\neq 0$, divide by $28$: $x=\\frac{616}{28}$.",...
{ "consistency_check": "Cross-check: both derivations land on the same invariant quantity. Final answer: $\\boxed{22}$.\nBoth methods reduce the equation to $x=\\frac{616}{28}$ and compute the same integer $x=22$; substitution confirms equality.", "robustness_analysis": "Sensitivity analysis: Inverse-operations wor...
[ { "error_description": "Divided by the coefficient without checking it is nonzero.", "why_plausible": "In many classroom examples the coefficient is implicitly nonzero, so the condition is forgotten.", "why_wrong": "If $a=0$ the equation becomes $b=c$ (either no solutions or infinitely many). Here $a=28...
Key idea: For $ax+b=c$, always isolate $x$ using valid inverse operations, and verify by substitution; here the unique solution is $x=22$ because $a=28\neq 0$. (Here the result is $\boxed{22}$.)
math-000376
Elementary Algebra: Linear Equations — Verification
1
Do not skip justification steps: Solve for $x$ and verify your result: (a) Solve $ 2x + (-4) = 30 $. (b) Substitute your value of $x$ back into the original equation to confirm equality. Your solution should explicitly justify any division step (i.e., explain why the divisor is nonzero). Include a brief verification/...
[ { "method_name": "Function + Injectivity", "approach": "View the left side as an affine function with nonzero slope, hence injective; solving identifies the unique preimage of $c$.", "steps": [ "Step 1: Let $f(x)=2x+(-4)$. Since the slope $2\\neq 0$, $f$ is injective on $\\mathbb{R}$.", "Ste...
{ "consistency_check": "Cross-check: both derivations land on the same invariant quantity. Final answer: $\\boxed{17}$.\nBoth methods reduce the equation to $x=\\frac{34}{2}$ and compute the same integer $x=17$; substitution confirms equality.", "robustness_analysis": "Generality note: Inverse-operations works for ...
[ { "error_description": "Divided by the coefficient without checking it is nonzero.", "why_plausible": "In many classroom examples the coefficient is implicitly nonzero, so the condition is forgotten.", "why_wrong": "If $a=0$ the equation becomes $b=c$ (either no solutions or infinitely many). Here $a=2\...
Remember: For $ax+b=c$, always isolate $x$ using valid inverse operations, and verify by substitution; here the unique solution is $x=17$ because $a=2\neq 0$.
math-000377
Prealgebra: Solving for a Variable
1
Solve and justify each step: Solve for $x$ and verify your result: (a) Solve $ 17x + (-12) = 328 $. (b) Substitute your value of $x$ back into the original equation to confirm equality. Your solution should explicitly justify any division step (i.e., explain why the divisor is nonzero). Include a brief verification/c...
[ { "method_name": "Function + Injectivity", "approach": "View the left side as an affine function with nonzero slope, hence injective; solving identifies the unique preimage of $c$.", "steps": [ "Step 1: Let $f(x)=17x+(-12)$. Since the slope $17\\neq 0$, $f$ is injective on $\\mathbb{R}$.", "...
{ "consistency_check": "Consistency verification shows both paths yield the identical boxed result. Final answer: $\\boxed{20}$.\nBoth methods reduce the equation to $x=\\frac{340}{17}$ and compute the same integer $x=20$; substitution confirms equality.", "robustness_analysis": "Generality note: Inverse-operations...
[ { "error_description": "Divided by the coefficient without checking it is nonzero.", "why_plausible": "In many classroom examples the coefficient is implicitly nonzero, so the condition is forgotten.", "why_wrong": "If $a=0$ the equation becomes $b=c$ (either no solutions or infinitely many). Here $a=17...
Core principle: For $ax+b=c$, always isolate $x$ using valid inverse operations, and verify by substitution; here the unique solution is $x=20$ because $a=17\neq 0$.
math-000378
Elementary Algebra: Linear Equations — Verification
1
Carefully track domains: Solve for $x$ and verify your result: (a) Solve $ 6x + (4) = 142 $. (b) Substitute your value of $x$ back into the original equation to confirm equality. Your solution should explicitly justify any division step (i.e., explain why the divisor is nonzero). Include a brief verification/cross-ch...
[ { "method_name": "Function + Injectivity", "approach": "View the left side as an affine function with nonzero slope, hence injective; solving identifies the unique preimage of $c$.", "steps": [ "Step 1: Let $f(x)=6x+(4)$. Since the slope $6\\neq 0$, $f$ is injective on $\\mathbb{R}$.", "Step...
{ "consistency_check": "The two methods are consistent and must coincide. Final answer: $\\boxed{23}$.\nBoth methods reduce the equation to $x=\\frac{138}{6}$ and compute the same integer $x=23$; substitution confirms equality.", "robustness_analysis": "Robustness note: Inverse-operations works for any linear equat...
[ { "error_description": "Divided by the coefficient without checking it is nonzero.", "why_plausible": "In many classroom examples the coefficient is implicitly nonzero, so the condition is forgotten.", "why_wrong": "If $a=0$ the equation becomes $b=c$ (either no solutions or infinitely many). Here $a=6\...
Key idea: For $ax+b=c$, always isolate $x$ using valid inverse operations, and verify by substitution; here the unique solution is $x=23$ because $a=6\neq 0$.
math-000379
Prealgebra: Solving for a Variable
1
Give reasoning, not just computation: Solve for $x$ and verify your result: (a) Solve $ 22x + (-17) = 115 $. (b) Substitute your value of $x$ back into the original equation to confirm equality. Your solution should explicitly justify any division step (i.e., explain why the divisor is nonzero). Include a brief verif...
[ { "method_name": "Function + Injectivity", "approach": "View the left side as an affine function with nonzero slope, hence injective; solving identifies the unique preimage of $c$.", "steps": [ "Step 1: Let $f(x)=22x+(-17)$. Since the slope $22\\neq 0$, $f$ is injective on $\\mathbb{R}$.", "...
{ "consistency_check": "The two methods are consistent and must coincide. Final answer: $\\boxed{6}$.\nBoth methods reduce the equation to $x=\\frac{132}{22}$ and compute the same integer $x=6$; substitution confirms equality.", "robustness_analysis": "If the problem were perturbed: Inverse-operations works for any...
[ { "error_description": "Divided by the coefficient without checking it is nonzero.", "why_plausible": "In many classroom examples the coefficient is implicitly nonzero, so the condition is forgotten.", "why_wrong": "If $a=0$ the equation becomes $b=c$ (either no solutions or infinitely many). Here $a=22...
Remember: For $ax+b=c$, always isolate $x$ using valid inverse operations, and verify by substitution; here the unique solution is $x=6$ because $a=22\neq 0$.
math-000380
Elementary Algebra: Linear Equations — Inverse Operations
1
Write the solution set clearly: Solve for $x$ and verify your result: (a) Solve $ 23x + (-22) = 24 $. (b) Substitute your value of $x$ back into the original equation to confirm equality. Your solution should explicitly justify any division step (i.e., explain why the divisor is nonzero). Include a brief verification...
[ { "method_name": "Function + Injectivity", "approach": "View the left side as an affine function with nonzero slope, hence injective; solving identifies the unique preimage of $c$.", "steps": [ "Step 1: Let $f(x)=23x+(-22)$. Since the slope $23\\neq 0$, $f$ is injective on $\\mathbb{R}$.", "...
{ "consistency_check": "Both approaches agree after simplification. Final answer: $\\boxed{2}$.\nBoth methods reduce the equation to $x=\\frac{46}{23}$ and compute the same integer $x=2$; substitution confirms equality.", "robustness_analysis": "Sensitivity analysis: Inverse-operations works for any linear equation...
[ { "error_description": "Divided by the coefficient without checking it is nonzero.", "why_plausible": "In many classroom examples the coefficient is implicitly nonzero, so the condition is forgotten.", "why_wrong": "If $a=0$ the equation becomes $b=c$ (either no solutions or infinitely many). Here $a=23...
Key idea: For $ax+b=c$, always isolate $x$ using valid inverse operations, and verify by substitution; here the unique solution is $x=2$ because $a=23\neq 0$.
math-000381
Elementary Algebra: Linear Equations — Inverse Operations
1
Give an answer and a quick verification: Solve for $x$ and verify your result: (a) Solve $ 14x + (-72) = -100 $. (b) Substitute your value of $x$ back into the original equation to confirm equality. Your solution should explicitly justify any division step (i.e., explain why the divisor is nonzero). Include a brief v...
[ { "method_name": "Function + Injectivity", "approach": "View the left side as an affine function with nonzero slope, hence injective; solving identifies the unique preimage of $c$.", "steps": [ "Step 1: Let $f(x)=14x+(-72)$. Since the slope $14\\neq 0$, $f$ is injective on $\\mathbb{R}$.", "...
{ "consistency_check": "The two methods are consistent and must coincide. Final answer: $\\boxed{-2}$.\nBoth methods reduce the equation to $x=\\frac{-28}{14}$ and compute the same integer $x=-2$; substitution confirms equality.", "robustness_analysis": "If the problem were perturbed: Inverse-operations works for a...
[ { "error_description": "Divided by the coefficient without checking it is nonzero.", "why_plausible": "In many classroom examples the coefficient is implicitly nonzero, so the condition is forgotten.", "why_wrong": "If $a=0$ the equation becomes $b=c$ (either no solutions or infinitely many). Here $a=14...
Takeaway: For $ax+b=c$, always isolate $x$ using valid inverse operations, and verify by substitution; here the unique solution is $x=-2$ because $a=14\neq 0$.
math-000382
Elementary Algebra: Linear Equations — Verification
1
Solve (and briefly cross-validate): Solve for $x$ and verify your result: (a) Solve $ 10x + (9) = 49 $. (b) Substitute your value of $x$ back into the original equation to confirm equality. Your solution should explicitly justify any division step (i.e., explain why the divisor is nonzero). Include a brief verificati...
[ { "method_name": "Function + Injectivity", "approach": "View the left side as an affine function with nonzero slope, hence injective; solving identifies the unique preimage of $c$.", "steps": [ "Step 1: Let $f(x)=10x+(9)$. Since the slope $10\\neq 0$, $f$ is injective on $\\mathbb{R}$.", "St...
{ "consistency_check": "Both approaches agree after simplification. Final answer: $\\boxed{4}$.\nBoth methods reduce the equation to $x=\\frac{40}{10}$ and compute the same integer $x=4$; substitution confirms equality.", "robustness_analysis": "Robustness note: Inverse-operations works for any linear equation $ax+...
[ { "error_description": "Divided by the coefficient without checking it is nonzero.", "why_plausible": "In many classroom examples the coefficient is implicitly nonzero, so the condition is forgotten.", "why_wrong": "If $a=0$ the equation becomes $b=c$ (either no solutions or infinitely many). Here $a=10...
Remember: For $ax+b=c$, always isolate $x$ using valid inverse operations, and verify by substitution; here the unique solution is $x=4$ because $a=10\neq 0$.
math-000383
Elementary Algebra: Linear Equations — Inverse Operations
1
Be explicit about assumptions: Solve for $x$ and verify your result: (a) Solve $ 11x + (55) = 308 $. (b) Substitute your value of $x$ back into the original equation to confirm equality. Your solution should explicitly justify any division step (i.e., explain why the divisor is nonzero). Include a brief verification/...
[ { "method_name": "Inverse Operations", "approach": "Undo the addition/subtraction first, then undo the multiplication by dividing by the nonzero coefficient.", "steps": [ "Step 1: Subtract $(55)$ from both sides: $11x=253$.", "Step 2: Since $11\\neq 0$, divide by $11$: $x=\\frac{253}{11}$.",...
{ "consistency_check": "Both approaches agree after simplification. Final answer: $\\boxed{23}$.\nBoth methods reduce the equation to $x=\\frac{253}{11}$ and compute the same integer $x=23$; substitution confirms equality.", "robustness_analysis": "Generality note: Inverse-operations works for any linear equation $...
[ { "error_description": "Divided by the coefficient without checking it is nonzero.", "why_plausible": "In many classroom examples the coefficient is implicitly nonzero, so the condition is forgotten.", "why_wrong": "If $a=0$ the equation becomes $b=c$ (either no solutions or infinitely many). Here $a=11...
Core principle: For $ax+b=c$, always isolate $x$ using valid inverse operations, and verify by substitution; here the unique solution is $x=23$ because $a=11\neq 0$. (Here the result is $\boxed{23}$.)
math-000384
Algebra: Affine Functions — Injectivity
1
Compute the requested quantity: Solve for $x$ and verify your result: (a) Solve $ 2x + (52) = 100 $. (b) Substitute your value of $x$ back into the original equation to confirm equality. Your solution should explicitly justify any division step (i.e., explain why the divisor is nonzero). Include a brief verification/...
[ { "method_name": "Function + Injectivity", "approach": "View the left side as an affine function with nonzero slope, hence injective; solving identifies the unique preimage of $c$.", "steps": [ "Step 1: Let $f(x)=2x+(52)$. Since the slope $2\\neq 0$, $f$ is injective on $\\mathbb{R}$.", "Ste...
{ "consistency_check": "Both approaches agree after simplification. Final answer: $\\boxed{24}$.\nBoth methods reduce the equation to $x=\\frac{48}{2}$ and compute the same integer $x=24$; substitution confirms equality.", "robustness_analysis": "Generality note: Inverse-operations works for any linear equation $ax...
[ { "error_description": "Divided by the coefficient without checking it is nonzero.", "why_plausible": "In many classroom examples the coefficient is implicitly nonzero, so the condition is forgotten.", "why_wrong": "If $a=0$ the equation becomes $b=c$ (either no solutions or infinitely many). Here $a=2\...
Core principle: For $ax+b=c$, always isolate $x$ using valid inverse operations, and verify by substitution; here the unique solution is $x=24$ because $a=2\neq 0$. (Here the result is $\boxed{24}$.)
math-000385
Elementary Algebra: Linear Equations — Verification
1
Solve and then verify: Solve for $x$ and verify your result: (a) Solve $ 7x + (-13) = -76 $. (b) Substitute your value of $x$ back into the original equation to confirm equality. Your solution should explicitly justify any division step (i.e., explain why the divisor is nonzero). Include a brief verification/cross-ch...
[ { "method_name": "Inverse Operations", "approach": "Undo the addition/subtraction first, then undo the multiplication by dividing by the nonzero coefficient.", "steps": [ "Step 1: Subtract $(-13)$ from both sides: $7x=-63$.", "Step 2: Since $7\\neq 0$, divide by $7$: $x=\\frac{-63}{7}$.", ...
{ "consistency_check": "The two methods are consistent and must coincide. Final answer: $\\boxed{-9}$.\nBoth methods reduce the equation to $x=\\frac{-63}{7}$ and compute the same integer $x=-9$; substitution confirms equality.", "robustness_analysis": "Generality note: Inverse-operations works for any linear equat...
[ { "error_description": "Divided by the coefficient without checking it is nonzero.", "why_plausible": "In many classroom examples the coefficient is implicitly nonzero, so the condition is forgotten.", "why_wrong": "If $a=0$ the equation becomes $b=c$ (either no solutions or infinitely many). Here $a=7\...
Core principle: For $ax+b=c$, always isolate $x$ using valid inverse operations, and verify by substitution; here the unique solution is $x=-9$ because $a=7\neq 0$.
math-000386
Elementary Algebra: Linear Equations — Inverse Operations
1
Do not skip justification steps: Solve for $x$ and verify your result: (a) Solve $ 12x + (4) = 16 $. (b) Substitute your value of $x$ back into the original equation to confirm equality. Your solution should explicitly justify any division step (i.e., explain why the divisor is nonzero). Include a brief verification/...
[ { "method_name": "Inverse Operations", "approach": "Undo the addition/subtraction first, then undo the multiplication by dividing by the nonzero coefficient.", "steps": [ "Step 1: Subtract $(4)$ from both sides: $12x=12$.", "Step 2: Since $12\\neq 0$, divide by $12$: $x=\\frac{12}{12}$.", ...
{ "consistency_check": "The two methods are consistent and must coincide. Final answer: $\\boxed{1}$.\nBoth methods reduce the equation to $x=\\frac{12}{12}$ and compute the same integer $x=1$; substitution confirms equality.", "robustness_analysis": "Sensitivity analysis: Inverse-operations works for any linear eq...
[ { "error_description": "Divided by the coefficient without checking it is nonzero.", "why_plausible": "In many classroom examples the coefficient is implicitly nonzero, so the condition is forgotten.", "why_wrong": "If $a=0$ the equation becomes $b=c$ (either no solutions or infinitely many). Here $a=12...
Core principle: For $ax+b=c$, always isolate $x$ using valid inverse operations, and verify by substitution; here the unique solution is $x=1$ because $a=12\neq 0$.
math-000387
Elementary Algebra: Linear Equations — Inverse Operations
1
Work this out carefully: Solve for $x$ and verify your result: (a) Solve $ 14x + (40) = 390 $. (b) Substitute your value of $x$ back into the original equation to confirm equality. Your solution should explicitly justify any division step (i.e., explain why the divisor is nonzero). Include a brief verification/cross-...
[ { "method_name": "Function + Injectivity", "approach": "View the left side as an affine function with nonzero slope, hence injective; solving identifies the unique preimage of $c$.", "steps": [ "Step 1: Let $f(x)=14x+(40)$. Since the slope $14\\neq 0$, $f$ is injective on $\\mathbb{R}$.", "S...
{ "consistency_check": "Consistency verification shows both paths yield the identical boxed result. Final answer: $\\boxed{25}$.\nBoth methods reduce the equation to $x=\\frac{350}{14}$ and compute the same integer $x=25$; substitution confirms equality.", "robustness_analysis": "Robustness note: Inverse-operations...
[ { "error_description": "Divided by the coefficient without checking it is nonzero.", "why_plausible": "In many classroom examples the coefficient is implicitly nonzero, so the condition is forgotten.", "why_wrong": "If $a=0$ the equation becomes $b=c$ (either no solutions or infinitely many). Here $a=14...
Takeaway: For $ax+b=c$, always isolate $x$ using valid inverse operations, and verify by substitution; here the unique solution is $x=25$ because $a=14\neq 0$. (Here the result is $\boxed{25}$.)
math-000388
Algebra: Affine Functions — Injectivity
1
Give a fully justified solution: Solve for $x$ and verify your result: (a) Solve $ 11x + (-15) = -180 $. (b) Substitute your value of $x$ back into the original equation to confirm equality. Your solution should explicitly justify any division step (i.e., explain why the divisor is nonzero). Include a brief verificat...
[ { "method_name": "Inverse Operations", "approach": "Undo the addition/subtraction first, then undo the multiplication by dividing by the nonzero coefficient.", "steps": [ "Step 1: Subtract $(-15)$ from both sides: $11x=-165$.", "Step 2: Since $11\\neq 0$, divide by $11$: $x=\\frac{-165}{11}$...
{ "consistency_check": "Both approaches agree after simplification. Final answer: $\\boxed{-15}$.\nBoth methods reduce the equation to $x=\\frac{-165}{11}$ and compute the same integer $x=-15$; substitution confirms equality.", "robustness_analysis": "If the problem were perturbed: Inverse-operations works for any ...
[ { "error_description": "Divided by the coefficient without checking it is nonzero.", "why_plausible": "In many classroom examples the coefficient is implicitly nonzero, so the condition is forgotten.", "why_wrong": "If $a=0$ the equation becomes $b=c$ (either no solutions or infinitely many). Here $a=11...
Core principle: For $ax+b=c$, always isolate $x$ using valid inverse operations, and verify by substitution; here the unique solution is $x=-15$ because $a=11\neq 0$.
math-000389
Elementary Algebra: Linear Equations — Inverse Operations
1
Exercise: Solve for $x$ and verify your result: (a) Solve $ 17x + (38) = 344 $. (b) Substitute your value of $x$ back into the original equation to confirm equality. Your solution should explicitly justify any division step (i.e., explain why the divisor is nonzero). Include a brief verification/cross-check at the en...
[ { "method_name": "Inverse Operations", "approach": "Undo the addition/subtraction first, then undo the multiplication by dividing by the nonzero coefficient.", "steps": [ "Step 1: Subtract $(38)$ from both sides: $17x=306$.", "Step 2: Since $17\\neq 0$, divide by $17$: $x=\\frac{306}{17}$.",...
{ "consistency_check": "Consistency verification shows both paths yield the identical boxed result. Final answer: $\\boxed{18}$.\nBoth methods reduce the equation to $x=\\frac{306}{17}$ and compute the same integer $x=18$; substitution confirms equality.", "robustness_analysis": "Generality note: Inverse-operations...
[ { "error_description": "Divided by the coefficient without checking it is nonzero.", "why_plausible": "In many classroom examples the coefficient is implicitly nonzero, so the condition is forgotten.", "why_wrong": "If $a=0$ the equation becomes $b=c$ (either no solutions or infinitely many). Here $a=17...
Key idea: For $ax+b=c$, always isolate $x$ using valid inverse operations, and verify by substitution; here the unique solution is $x=18$ because $a=17\neq 0$.
math-000390
Elementary Algebra: Linear Equations — Inverse Operations
1
Give a fully justified solution: Solve for $x$ and verify your result: (a) Solve $ 10x + (3) = 233 $. (b) Substitute your value of $x$ back into the original equation to confirm equality. Your solution should explicitly justify any division step (i.e., explain why the divisor is nonzero). Include a brief verification...
[ { "method_name": "Function + Injectivity", "approach": "View the left side as an affine function with nonzero slope, hence injective; solving identifies the unique preimage of $c$.", "steps": [ "Step 1: Let $f(x)=10x+(3)$. Since the slope $10\\neq 0$, $f$ is injective on $\\mathbb{R}$.", "St...
{ "consistency_check": "Consistency verification shows both paths yield the identical boxed result. Final answer: $\\boxed{23}$.\nBoth methods reduce the equation to $x=\\frac{230}{10}$ and compute the same integer $x=23$; substitution confirms equality.", "robustness_analysis": "Robustness note: Inverse-operations...
[ { "error_description": "Divided by the coefficient without checking it is nonzero.", "why_plausible": "In many classroom examples the coefficient is implicitly nonzero, so the condition is forgotten.", "why_wrong": "If $a=0$ the equation becomes $b=c$ (either no solutions or infinitely many). Here $a=10...
Key idea: For $ax+b=c$, always isolate $x$ using valid inverse operations, and verify by substitution; here the unique solution is $x=23$ because $a=10\neq 0$.
math-000391
Elementary Algebra: Linear Equations — Inverse Operations
1
Compute the requested quantity: Solve for $x$ and verify your result: (a) Solve $ 27x + (27) = 594 $. (b) Substitute your value of $x$ back into the original equation to confirm equality. Your solution should explicitly justify any division step (i.e., explain why the divisor is nonzero). Include a brief verification...
[ { "method_name": "Function + Injectivity", "approach": "View the left side as an affine function with nonzero slope, hence injective; solving identifies the unique preimage of $c$.", "steps": [ "Step 1: Let $f(x)=27x+(27)$. Since the slope $27\\neq 0$, $f$ is injective on $\\mathbb{R}$.", "S...
{ "consistency_check": "Cross-check: both derivations land on the same invariant quantity. Final answer: $\\boxed{21}$.\nBoth methods reduce the equation to $x=\\frac{567}{27}$ and compute the same integer $x=21$; substitution confirms equality.", "robustness_analysis": "Sensitivity analysis: Inverse-operations wor...
[ { "error_description": "Divided by the coefficient without checking it is nonzero.", "why_plausible": "In many classroom examples the coefficient is implicitly nonzero, so the condition is forgotten.", "why_wrong": "If $a=0$ the equation becomes $b=c$ (either no solutions or infinitely many). Here $a=27...
Remember: For $ax+b=c$, always isolate $x$ using valid inverse operations, and verify by substitution; here the unique solution is $x=21$ because $a=27\neq 0$. (Here the result is $\boxed{21}$.)
math-000392
Prealgebra: Solving for a Variable
1
Make each step logically reversible (or explain if not): Solve for $x$ and verify your result: (a) Solve $ 9x + (-38) = -83 $. (b) Substitute your value of $x$ back into the original equation to confirm equality. Your solution should explicitly justify any division step (i.e., explain why the divisor is nonzero). Inc...
[ { "method_name": "Inverse Operations", "approach": "Undo the addition/subtraction first, then undo the multiplication by dividing by the nonzero coefficient.", "steps": [ "Step 1: Subtract $(-38)$ from both sides: $9x=-45$.", "Step 2: Since $9\\neq 0$, divide by $9$: $x=\\frac{-45}{9}$.", ...
{ "consistency_check": "Both approaches agree after simplification. Final answer: $\\boxed{-5}$.\nBoth methods reduce the equation to $x=\\frac{-45}{9}$ and compute the same integer $x=-5$; substitution confirms equality.", "robustness_analysis": "Sensitivity analysis: Inverse-operations works for any linear equati...
[ { "error_description": "Divided by the coefficient without checking it is nonzero.", "why_plausible": "In many classroom examples the coefficient is implicitly nonzero, so the condition is forgotten.", "why_wrong": "If $a=0$ the equation becomes $b=c$ (either no solutions or infinitely many). Here $a=9\...
Key idea: For $ax+b=c$, always isolate $x$ using valid inverse operations, and verify by substitution; here the unique solution is $x=-5$ because $a=9\neq 0$. (Here the result is $\boxed{-5}$.)
math-000393
Elementary Algebra: Linear Equations — Verification
1
State any required conditions first: Solve for $x$ and verify your result: (a) Solve $ 8x + (77) = -123 $. (b) Substitute your value of $x$ back into the original equation to confirm equality. Your solution should explicitly justify any division step (i.e., explain why the divisor is nonzero). Include a brief verific...
[ { "method_name": "Inverse Operations", "approach": "Undo the addition/subtraction first, then undo the multiplication by dividing by the nonzero coefficient.", "steps": [ "Step 1: Subtract $(77)$ from both sides: $8x=-200$.", "Step 2: Since $8\\neq 0$, divide by $8$: $x=\\frac{-200}{8}$.", ...
{ "consistency_check": "Cross-check: both derivations land on the same invariant quantity. Final answer: $\\boxed{-25}$.\nBoth methods reduce the equation to $x=\\frac{-200}{8}$ and compute the same integer $x=-25$; substitution confirms equality.", "robustness_analysis": "Generality note: Inverse-operations works ...
[ { "error_description": "Divided by the coefficient without checking it is nonzero.", "why_plausible": "In many classroom examples the coefficient is implicitly nonzero, so the condition is forgotten.", "why_wrong": "If $a=0$ the equation becomes $b=c$ (either no solutions or infinitely many). Here $a=8\...
Key idea: For $ax+b=c$, always isolate $x$ using valid inverse operations, and verify by substitution; here the unique solution is $x=-25$ because $a=8\neq 0$. (Here the result is $\boxed{-25}$.)
math-000394
Elementary Algebra: Linear Equations — Inverse Operations
1
Explain what is being counted/optimized: Solve for $x$ and verify your result: (a) Solve $ 24x + (-37) = -13 $. (b) Substitute your value of $x$ back into the original equation to confirm equality. Your solution should explicitly justify any division step (i.e., explain why the divisor is nonzero). Include a brief ve...
[ { "method_name": "Inverse Operations", "approach": "Undo the addition/subtraction first, then undo the multiplication by dividing by the nonzero coefficient.", "steps": [ "Step 1: Subtract $(-37)$ from both sides: $24x=24$.", "Step 2: Since $24\\neq 0$, divide by $24$: $x=\\frac{24}{24}$.", ...
{ "consistency_check": "Cross-check: both derivations land on the same invariant quantity. Final answer: $\\boxed{1}$.\nBoth methods reduce the equation to $x=\\frac{24}{24}$ and compute the same integer $x=1$; substitution confirms equality.", "robustness_analysis": "If the problem were perturbed: Inverse-operatio...
[ { "error_description": "Divided by the coefficient without checking it is nonzero.", "why_plausible": "In many classroom examples the coefficient is implicitly nonzero, so the condition is forgotten.", "why_wrong": "If $a=0$ the equation becomes $b=c$ (either no solutions or infinitely many). Here $a=24...
Core principle: For $ax+b=c$, always isolate $x$ using valid inverse operations, and verify by substitution; here the unique solution is $x=1$ because $a=24\neq 0$.
math-000395
Elementary Algebra: Linear Equations — Inverse Operations
1
Use two approaches if possible: Solve for $x$ and verify your result: (a) Solve $ 6x + (23) = 11 $. (b) Substitute your value of $x$ back into the original equation to confirm equality. Your solution should explicitly justify any division step (i.e., explain why the divisor is nonzero). Include a brief verification/c...
[ { "method_name": "Function + Injectivity", "approach": "View the left side as an affine function with nonzero slope, hence injective; solving identifies the unique preimage of $c$.", "steps": [ "Step 1: Let $f(x)=6x+(23)$. Since the slope $6\\neq 0$, $f$ is injective on $\\mathbb{R}$.", "Ste...
{ "consistency_check": "Consistency verification shows both paths yield the identical boxed result. Final answer: $\\boxed{-2}$.\nBoth methods reduce the equation to $x=\\frac{-12}{6}$ and compute the same integer $x=-2$; substitution confirms equality.", "robustness_analysis": "Sensitivity analysis: Inverse-operat...
[ { "error_description": "Divided by the coefficient without checking it is nonzero.", "why_plausible": "In many classroom examples the coefficient is implicitly nonzero, so the condition is forgotten.", "why_wrong": "If $a=0$ the equation becomes $b=c$ (either no solutions or infinitely many). Here $a=6\...
Key idea: For $ax+b=c$, always isolate $x$ using valid inverse operations, and verify by substitution; here the unique solution is $x=-2$ because $a=6\neq 0$.
math-000396
Prealgebra: Solving for a Variable
1
Solve and sanity-check: Solve for $x$ and verify your result: (a) Solve $ 7x + (10) = 66 $. (b) Substitute your value of $x$ back into the original equation to confirm equality. Your solution should explicitly justify any division step (i.e., explain why the divisor is nonzero). Include a brief verification/cross-che...
[ { "method_name": "Function + Injectivity", "approach": "View the left side as an affine function with nonzero slope, hence injective; solving identifies the unique preimage of $c$.", "steps": [ "Step 1: Let $f(x)=7x+(10)$. Since the slope $7\\neq 0$, $f$ is injective on $\\mathbb{R}$.", "Ste...
{ "consistency_check": "Both approaches agree after simplification. Final answer: $\\boxed{8}$.\nBoth methods reduce the equation to $x=\\frac{56}{7}$ and compute the same integer $x=8$; substitution confirms equality.", "robustness_analysis": "Generality note: Inverse-operations works for any linear equation $ax+b...
[ { "error_description": "Divided by the coefficient without checking it is nonzero.", "why_plausible": "In many classroom examples the coefficient is implicitly nonzero, so the condition is forgotten.", "why_wrong": "If $a=0$ the equation becomes $b=c$ (either no solutions or infinitely many). Here $a=7\...
Key idea: For $ax+b=c$, always isolate $x$ using valid inverse operations, and verify by substitution; here the unique solution is $x=8$ because $a=7\neq 0$. (Here the result is $\boxed{8}$.)
math-000397
Prealgebra: Solving for a Variable
1
Question: Solve for $x$ and verify your result: (a) Solve $ 10x + (-40) = 190 $. (b) Substitute your value of $x$ back into the original equation to confirm equality. Your solution should explicitly justify any division step (i.e., explain why the divisor is nonzero). Include a brief verification/cross-check at the e...
[ { "method_name": "Inverse Operations", "approach": "Undo the addition/subtraction first, then undo the multiplication by dividing by the nonzero coefficient.", "steps": [ "Step 1: Subtract $(-40)$ from both sides: $10x=230$.", "Step 2: Since $10\\neq 0$, divide by $10$: $x=\\frac{230}{10}$."...
{ "consistency_check": "Both approaches agree after simplification. Final answer: $\\boxed{23}$.\nBoth methods reduce the equation to $x=\\frac{230}{10}$ and compute the same integer $x=23$; substitution confirms equality.", "robustness_analysis": "Generality note: Inverse-operations works for any linear equation $...
[ { "error_description": "Divided by the coefficient without checking it is nonzero.", "why_plausible": "In many classroom examples the coefficient is implicitly nonzero, so the condition is forgotten.", "why_wrong": "If $a=0$ the equation becomes $b=c$ (either no solutions or infinitely many). Here $a=10...
Key idea: For $ax+b=c$, always isolate $x$ using valid inverse operations, and verify by substitution; here the unique solution is $x=23$ because $a=10\neq 0$.
math-000398
Prealgebra: Solving for a Variable
1
Use two approaches if possible: Solve for $x$ and verify your result: (a) Solve $ 17x + (-7) = 265 $. (b) Substitute your value of $x$ back into the original equation to confirm equality. Your solution should explicitly justify any division step (i.e., explain why the divisor is nonzero). Include a brief verification...
[ { "method_name": "Inverse Operations", "approach": "Undo the addition/subtraction first, then undo the multiplication by dividing by the nonzero coefficient.", "steps": [ "Step 1: Subtract $(-7)$ from both sides: $17x=272$.", "Step 2: Since $17\\neq 0$, divide by $17$: $x=\\frac{272}{17}$.",...
{ "consistency_check": "Both approaches agree after simplification. Final answer: $\\boxed{16}$.\nBoth methods reduce the equation to $x=\\frac{272}{17}$ and compute the same integer $x=16$; substitution confirms equality.", "robustness_analysis": "Generality note: Inverse-operations works for any linear equation $...
[ { "error_description": "Divided by the coefficient without checking it is nonzero.", "why_plausible": "In many classroom examples the coefficient is implicitly nonzero, so the condition is forgotten.", "why_wrong": "If $a=0$ the equation becomes $b=c$ (either no solutions or infinitely many). Here $a=17...
Key idea: For $ax+b=c$, always isolate $x$ using valid inverse operations, and verify by substitution; here the unique solution is $x=16$ because $a=17\neq 0$.
math-000399
Elementary Algebra: Linear Equations — Verification
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Give a theorem-based solution: Solve for $x$ and verify your result: (a) Solve $ 20x + (-57) = -37 $. (b) Substitute your value of $x$ back into the original equation to confirm equality. Your solution should explicitly justify any division step (i.e., explain why the divisor is nonzero). Include a brief verification...
[ { "method_name": "Inverse Operations", "approach": "Undo the addition/subtraction first, then undo the multiplication by dividing by the nonzero coefficient.", "steps": [ "Step 1: Subtract $(-57)$ from both sides: $20x=20$.", "Step 2: Since $20\\neq 0$, divide by $20$: $x=\\frac{20}{20}$.", ...
{ "consistency_check": "Consistency verification shows both paths yield the identical boxed result. Final answer: $\\boxed{1}$.\nBoth methods reduce the equation to $x=\\frac{20}{20}$ and compute the same integer $x=1$; substitution confirms equality.", "robustness_analysis": "Robustness note: Inverse-operations wo...
[ { "error_description": "Divided by the coefficient without checking it is nonzero.", "why_plausible": "In many classroom examples the coefficient is implicitly nonzero, so the condition is forgotten.", "why_wrong": "If $a=0$ the equation becomes $b=c$ (either no solutions or infinitely many). Here $a=20...
Remember: For $ax+b=c$, always isolate $x$ using valid inverse operations, and verify by substitution; here the unique solution is $x=1$ because $a=20\neq 0$. (Here the result is $\boxed{1}$.)
math-000400
Elementary Algebra: Linear Equations — Verification
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Task: Solve for $x$ and verify your result: (a) Solve $ 26x + (61) = 269 $. (b) Substitute your value of $x$ back into the original equation to confirm equality. Your solution should explicitly justify any division step (i.e., explain why the divisor is nonzero). Include a brief verification/cross-check at the end.
[ { "method_name": "Function + Injectivity", "approach": "View the left side as an affine function with nonzero slope, hence injective; solving identifies the unique preimage of $c$.", "steps": [ "Step 1: Let $f(x)=26x+(61)$. Since the slope $26\\neq 0$, $f$ is injective on $\\mathbb{R}$.", "S...
{ "consistency_check": "Both approaches agree after simplification. Final answer: $\\boxed{8}$.\nBoth methods reduce the equation to $x=\\frac{208}{26}$ and compute the same integer $x=8$; substitution confirms equality.", "robustness_analysis": "Sensitivity analysis: Inverse-operations works for any linear equatio...
[ { "error_description": "Divided by the coefficient without checking it is nonzero.", "why_plausible": "In many classroom examples the coefficient is implicitly nonzero, so the condition is forgotten.", "why_wrong": "If $a=0$ the equation becomes $b=c$ (either no solutions or infinitely many). Here $a=26...
Key idea: For $ax+b=c$, always isolate $x$ using valid inverse operations, and verify by substitution; here the unique solution is $x=8$ because $a=26\neq 0$. (Here the result is $\boxed{8}$.)