\[5x-5=3\]

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

2
Simplify  3+53+5  to  88.
5x=85x=8

3
Divide both sides by 55.
x=85x=\frac{8}{5}

Done

Decimal Form: 1.6

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