\[3x-3=5\]

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

2
Simplify  5+35+3  to  88.
3x=83x=8

3
Divide both sides by 33.
x=83x=\frac{8}{3}

Done

Decimal Form: 2.666667

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