Solve for x

5x + 8 + x = 32

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To solve the equation \(5x + 8 + x = 32\), first combine like terms on the left side.

Combine \(5x\) and \(x\):

\[ 5x + x = 6x \]

Now the equation becomes:

\[ 6x + 8 = 32 \]

Next, subtract 8 from both sides to isolate the term with \(x\):

\[ 6x = 32 - 8 \]

This simplifies to:

\[ 6x = 24 \]

Now, divide both sides by 6 to solve for \(x\):

\[ x = \frac{24}{6} \]

Therefore:

\[ x = 4 \]

The solution is \(x = 4\).