Answer:
5x = 8(x - 3)
5x = 8x - 24 → Expand the brackets
-3x = -24 → Collect like terms ,which simply means that you'll transfer 8x to the other side , which will make it -8x
x = 8 → Divide both sides by the coefficient of x (3) : minus cancels minus; then 24 ÷ 3 = 8.