SOLUTION: I'm helping with my sons hw and can't get this one ugh! 6x+3=x+8

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Question 228861: I'm helping with my sons hw and can't get this one ugh!
6x+3=x+8
Answer by rfer(16322) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
6x+3=x+8
subtract 3
6x=x+5
subtract x
5x=5
divide by 5
x=1