How to Solve for X

Step-by-Step Guide

1. 1

   Step 1: Write down the problem.

   Here it is: 22(x+3) + 9
   - 5 = 32
2. 2

   Step 2: Resolve the exponent.

   Remember the order of operations:
   PEMDAS, which stands for Parentheses, Exponents, Multiplication/Division, and Addition/Subtraction.
   
   You can't resolve the parentheses first because x is in the parentheses, so you should start with the exponent,
   22. 22 = 4 4(x+3) + 9
   - 5 = 32 , Just distribute the 4 into (x +3).
   
   Here's how: 4x + 12 + 9
   - 5 = 32 , Just add or subtract the remaining numbers.
   
   Here's how: 4x+21-5 = 32 4x+16 = 32 4x + 16
   - 16 = 32
   - 16 4x = 16 , To do this, just divide both sides of the equation by 4 to find x. 4x/4 = x and 16/4 = 4, so x =
   4. 4x/4 = 16/4 x = 4 , Just plug x = 4 back into the original equation to make sure that it checks out.
   
   Here's how: 22(x+3)+ 9
   - 5 = 32 22(4+3)+ 9
   - 5 = 32 22(7) + 9
   - 5 = 32 4(7) + 9
   - 5 = 32 28 + 9
   - 5 = 32 37
   - 5 = 32 32 = 32
3. 3

   Step 3: Do the multiplication.

4. 4

   Step 4: Do the addition and subtraction.

5. 5

   Step 5: Isolate the variable.

6. 6

   Step 6: Check your work.

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