Answer :
2(x+9)=7
If you wanted to simplify;
2x+18=7 (Distributive Property)
2x=-11 (Subtraction Property of Equality)
x=-11/2 (Division Property of Equality)
If you wanted to simplify;
2x+18=7 (Distributive Property)
2x=-11 (Subtraction Property of Equality)
x=-11/2 (Division Property of Equality)