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

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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.

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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.