[header] How to solve for x [title] Write down the problem. [step] Here it is : [substeps] 2 2 (x + 3) + 9-5 = 32 [title] Resolve the exponent. [step] 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 , 2. 2 = 4 [substeps] 4 (x + 3) + 9-5 = 32 [title] Do the multiplication.