Question

Solve an equation based off the verbal phrase: 5 more than x is equal to 32

Answer 1

5 + x = 32
x = 27
Explanation: after the equation is set up, subtract five from both sides and you get the answer

Answer 2

`x=27`

Explanation:

Write the equation:

5 'more than' x suggests addition. Write:

`x+5`

'equal to' 32. Write:

`x+5=32`

Solve for x. Subtract 5 from both sides (inverse operations):

`x+5-5=32-5\\x=27`

X equals 27.

Finito.