First step: Divide both sides by 2:
2(x+5) = 8(x-3)
x + 5 = 4(x-3)
Second step: Distribute the right side:
x + 5 = 4x - 12
Third step: Subtract x from both sides:
5 = 3x - 12
Fourth step: Add 12 to both sides:
17 = 3x
Fifth step: Divide both sides by 3:
17/3 = x
Hope this helps!