We need to isolate the dependent variable $x$, we can do that by simultaneously subtracting $-3$ from both sides of the equation
Canceling terms on both sides
Divide both sides of the equation by $5$
Simplify the fraction $\frac{5x}{5}$ by $5$
Divide $-10$ by $5$
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