For the first equation \( x + 18 = 32 \):
To solve for \( x \), subtract 18 from both sides: \[ x + 18 - 18 = 32 - 18 \ x = 14 \]
So the correct statement is: Subtract 18 from both sides of the equal sign. x = 14.
For the second equation \( x - 12 = 15 \):
To solve for \( x \), add 12 to both sides: \[ x - 12 + 12 = 15 + 12 \ x = 27 \]
So the correct statement is: Add 12 to both sides of the equal sign. x = 27.