Solve for x 6x-3=5x-5

$6 x - 3 = 5 x - 5$

Step 1

Move all terms containing $x$ to the left side of the equation.

Subtract $5 x$ from both sides of the equation.

$6 x - 3 - 5 x = - 5$

Subtract $5 x$ from $6 x$ .

$x - 3 = - 5$

Step 2

Move all terms not containing $x$ to the right side of the equation.

Add $3$ to both sides of the equation.

$x = - 5 + 3$

Add $- 5$ and $3$ .

$x = - 2$