\[3x-5=9\]

1
Add 55 to both sides.
3x=9+53x=9+5

2
Simplify  9+59+5  to  1414.
3x=143x=14

3
Divide both sides by 33.
x=143x=\frac{14}{3}

Done

Decimal Form: 4.666667

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