Question

Select the statement that is true for solving the equation x + 18 = 32(1 point)
Responses

Add 18 to both sides of the equal sign. x = 50.
Add 18 to both sides of the equal sign. x = 50.

Add 18 to both sides of the equal sign. x = 14.
Add 18 to both sides of the equal sign. x = 14.

Subtract 18 from both sides of the equal sign. x = 14.
Subtract 18 from both sides of the equal sign. x = 14.

Subtract 18 from both sides of the equal sign. x = 50.
Subtract 18 from both sides of the equal sign. x = 50.

Answer 1

To solve the equation \( x + 18 = 32 \), we need to isolate \( x \). Here's how to do it step-by-step:

1. Subtract 18 from both sides of the equation:
\[
x + 18 - 18 = 32 - 18
\]
This simplifies to:
\[
x = 14
\]

Therefore, the true statement is:

**Subtract 18 from both sides of the equal sign. x = 14.**