Lesson Steps:

1. Use subtraction to get like terms on the same side of the equation
5x + 3 - 5 = 6x + 5 - 5
2. 5x - 2 - 5x = 6x - 5x
3. -2 = x
4. Check by using the answer -2 * 5 + 3 = -7 and -2 * 6 + 5 = -7

Answer:

-2

Grade: 9
Level: Highschool
Subject: Math
Topic: Linear equations