yoi have to add the variables so 2x +4x+12x=18x and concombine like terms so 3 +6+18=27 so you have to put tbat together 18x+27=477 then you have to get x alone so you have to subtract 27 in both sides 27-27=0 then 477-27=450 then you have to do the oppsite of multiply so you have to divide 18x/18x and 450/18x 18÷18 is 1 so you just have to put x and then divide 450÷18=25 so x=25.