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20-\left(3-2x\right)=35
Multiply both sides of the equation by 5.
20-3-\left(-2x\right)=35
To find the opposite of 3-2x, find the opposite of each term.
20-3+2x=35
The opposite of -2x is 2x.
17+2x=35
Subtract 3 from 20 to get 17.
2x=35-17
Subtract 17 from both sides.
2x=18
Subtract 17 from 35 to get 18.
x=\frac{18}{2}
Divide both sides by 2.
x=9
Divide 18 by 2 to get 9.