x = 4/15
Make the denominators the same (15)
3x - 3/15 = x + 5/15
Then subtract either 5/15 or add 3/15 to both sides. (im subtracting)
3x - 8/15 = x
Now subtract 3x on both sides
-8/15 = 2x
Now divide both sides by -2
4/15 = x
I hope this helps!
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