3x5=23x-5=2

1
Add 55 to both sides.
3x=2+53x=2+5

2
Simplify  2+52+5  to  77.
3x=73x=7

3
Divide both sides by 33.
x=73x=\frac{7}{3}

Done

Decimal Form: 2.333333

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