Question

For what value of x is the equation 2(x-12)+x=36

Answer 1

$~~~~~~2(x-12)+x=36\\\\\implies 2x-24+x = 36\\\\\implies 3x = 36+24\\\\\implies 3x = 60\\\\\implies x = \dfrac{60}3\\\\\implies x = 20$

Answer 2

2(x+12)+x=36

or,2x+24+x=36

or,3x+24=36

or,3x=36-24

or,3x=12

or,x=12/3

or,x=4

Thus, 20 is your answer