What value of x makes the following equation true? ( 8th grade math )

Answer: 4
Step-by-step explanation:
2(x+7) = x + 18
2x + 14 = x + 18
x + 14 = 18
x = 4
Answer:
C. 4
Step-by-step explanation:
[tex]2(x + 7) = x + 18[/tex]
[tex]2(x+7) = 2x + 2×7[/tex]
[tex]=2x+14[/tex]
[tex]2x + 14 = x + 18[/tex]
[tex]2x + 14-x=18[/tex]
[tex]2x - x = 18 - 14[/tex]
[tex]x=18-14[/tex]
[tex]x = 4[/tex]