(7x+3)/(2)+(x+6)/(4)=18 multiply through by the common denominator of 2 and 4, i.e., 4
(7x + 3)(2) + (x + 6) = 72 distribute the 2 over the terms in the parentheses
14x + 6 + x + 6 = 72 simplify
15x + 12 = 72 subtract 12 from both sides
15x = 60 divide both sides by 15
x = 4