How do you solve #2( x - 7) = 12#?

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Answer 1 · 2018-04-15T19:03:43

#x=13#

#2(x-7)=12#

#2x-14=12 #

Add #14# on both sides

#2x-14+14=12+14#

#2x=26#

Divide by #2#

#(cancel2x)/cancel2=26/2#

#x=13#