2(7+11)=2n+2(11)
Rewrite the equation as 2n+2(11)=2(7+11).
2n+2(11)=2(7+11)
Multiply 2 by 11.
2n+22=2(7+11)
Add 7 and 11.
2n+22=2⋅18
Multiply 2 by 18.
2n+22=36
2n+22=36
Subtract 22 from both sides of the equation.
2n=36-22
Subtract 22 from 36.
2n=14
2n=14
Divide each term in 2n=14 by 2.
2n2=142
Cancel the common factor of 2.
Cancel the common factor.
2n2=142
Divide n by 1.
n=142
n=142
Divide 14 by 2.
n=7
n=7
Solve for n 2(7+11)=2n+2(11)