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 Let me know if you still don't understand