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x+2\left(61-x\right)=36
Multiply both sides of the equation by 4, the least common multiple of 4,2.
x+122-2x=36
Use the distributive property to multiply 2 by 61-x.
-x+122=36
Combine x and -2x to get -x.
-x=36-122
Subtract 122 from both sides.
-x=-86
Subtract 122 from 36 to get -86.
x=86
Multiply both sides by -1.