\[2x-3=5\]

1
Add 33 to both sides.
2x=5+32x=5+3

2
Simplify  5+35+3  to  88.
2x=82x=8

3
Divide both sides by 22.
x=82x=\frac{8}{2}

4
Simplify  82\frac{8}{2}  to  44.
x=4x=4

Done

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