5x means that 5 should be multiplied by the value of x
Every time a variable is touching a number it means it’s multiplying
5x + 8 = ?
If x = 9, you would multiply 5 and 9 which is 45. You then add 45 and 8
45 + 8 = 53
Therefore 5x + 8 = 53
Hope this helps you! :)
