5x + 3 = 33
Our goal is to isolate 5x and then simplify.
5x isn't currently isolated, due to +3.
Perform the opposite order of operations.
Subtract 3 from both sides.
5x = 30
Now, we must simplify (solve for x).
X is being multiplied by 5, so we need to perform the opposite order of operations in order to solve for x.
Divide both sides by 5.
You are left with:
X = 6.
I hope this helps!