Yes, if you just distribute 2(x-6). Then you would have 2x-12 = -35 then add 12 to the -35 and your answer would be 2x = -23 and leads to them being equivalent.
Answer:
Your original account balance before you made the deposit is $6
Step-by-step explanation:
Let x = your original account balance.
You triple your account balance by making a deposit. This means
New account balance = 3 × x = 3x
Then you withdraw $28.50 from your bank account. This means that you have $(3x - 28.5) left.
Now your account is overdrawn by $10.50. This means you have withdrawn beyond what you have in your account. Your new account balance is -$10.5. Therefore,
3x - 28.5 = - 10.5
3x = -10.5 + 28.5 = 18
x = 18/3 = 6
Your original account balance before you made the deposit is $6
