Solve (x-2)+x+x+2-(x+2)=26

$$( x - 2 ) + x + x + 2 - ( x + 2 ) = 26$$

Solve for x

$$x=14$$

Steps for Solving Linear Equation

Combine x and x to get 2x.

$$2x-2+x+2-\left(x+2\right)=26$$

Combine 2x and x to get 3x.

$$3x-2+2-\left(x+2\right)=26$$

Add -2 and 2 to get 0.

$$3x-\left(x+2\right)=26$$

To find the opposite of x+2, find the opposite of each term.

$$3x-x-2=26$$

Combine 3x and -x to get 2x.

$$2x-2=26$$

Add 2 to both sides.

$$2x=26+2$$

Add 26 and 2 to get 28.

$$2x=28$$

Divide both sides by 2.

$$x=\frac{28}{2}$$

Divide 28 by 2 to get 14.

$$x=14$$