To solve for x, we can start by isolating the variable on one side of the equation.
First, let's get rid of the 3x on the right side by subtracting 3x from both sides of the equation:
8x - 5 - 3x = 3x + 20 - 3x
This simplifies to:
5x - 5 = 20
Next, let's get rid of the -5 on the left side by adding 5 to both sides of the equation:
5x - 5 + 5 = 20 + 5
This simplifies to:
5x = 25
To solve for x, divide both sides of the equation by 5:
5x/5 = 25/5
This simplifies to:
x = 5
Therefore, x = 5.