\[3x+5=2x-8\]
1
Subtract 2x2x from both sides.
3x+5−2x=−83x+5-2x=-8

2
Simplify  3x+5−2x3x+5-2x  to  x+5x+5.
x+5=−8x+5=-8

3
Subtract 55 from both sides.
x=−8−5x=-8-5

4
Simplify  −8−5-8-5  to  −13-13.
x=−13x=-13

Done

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