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x-35-\left(-x\right)=5
To find the opposite of 35-x, find the opposite of each term.
x-35+x=5
The opposite of -x is x.
2x-35=5
Combine x and x to get 2x.
2x=5+35
Add 35 to both sides.
2x=40
Add 5 and 35 to get 40.
x=\frac{40}{2}
Divide both sides by 2.
x=20
Divide 40 by 2 to get 20.