Answer:
Step-by-step explanation:
Given
Liam deposited 
Rate of interest is 
If the amount after t years is 
Simple interest is given by

And amount is


Substituting values we get





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
Because 12 + 3 is not equal to 16...
The answer is 8000 meters I think