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29-x-3+2\left(5+x\right)=37
To find the opposite of x+3, find the opposite of each term.
26-x+2\left(5+x\right)=37
Subtract 3 from 29 to get 26.
26-x+10+2x=37
Use the distributive property to multiply 2 by 5+x.
36-x+2x=37
Add 26 and 10 to get 36.
36+x=37
Combine -x and 2x to get x.
x=37-36
Subtract 36 from both sides.
x=1
Subtract 36 from 37 to get 1.