SOLUTION: -2(x-6)+7=35 Please show me an example of work in order of solution. Confused about how to use distributive propery with negative numbers. This is what work I have done. Am

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Question 158661: -2(x-6)+7=35
Please show me an example of work in order of solution. Confused about how to use distributive propery with negative numbers.
This is what work I have done. Am I on track?
-2xX =-2x
-2x6=-12
12+7=19
35-19=16
H E L P, PLEASE

Answer by nica_021794(8) About Me  (Show Source):
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-2(x-6)+7=35
Distribute -2 to the binomial
-2x+12+7=35
Combine 12 and 7
-2x+19=35
Transpose 19 to the right side of the equation
-2x=16
x=-8