Answer:
x = 12
General Formulas and Concepts:
Order of Operations: BPEMDAS
Step-by-step explanation:
Step 1: Define equation
2x + 8 = 32
Step 2: Solve for x
- Subtract 8 on both sides: 2x = 24
- Divide 2 on both sides: x = 12
Step 3: Check
Plug in x to verify it's a solution.
- Substitute: 2(12) + 8 = 32
- Multiply: 24 + 8 = 32
- Add: 32 = 32
