How do you solve 2 (x+7) + x=20

2 (x+7) + x=20

(2) (x) + (2) (7) + x=20 Distribute

2x+14 + x = 20

(2x+x) + (14) = 20 Combine Like Terms

3x+14=20

- 14 - 14 Subtract 14 from both sides

3x = 6

3x/3 6/3 Divide Both Sides by 3

x = 2

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