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2x+6+3\left(x-7\right)=-35
Use the distributive property to multiply 2 by x+3.
2x+6+3x-21=-35
Use the distributive property to multiply 3 by x-7.
5x+6-21=-35
Combine 2x and 3x to get 5x.
5x-15=-35
Subtract 21 from 6 to get -15.
5x=-35+15
Add 15 to both sides.
5x=-20
Add -35 and 15 to get -20.
x=\frac{-20}{5}
Divide both sides by 5.
x=-4
Divide -20 by 5 to get -4.