Question

$22 = 3x - 5$

Explanation:

Step1: Add 5 to both sides

$22 + 5 = 3x - 5 + 5$
$27 = 3x$

Step2: Divide by 3 on both sides

$\frac{27}{3} = \frac{3x}{3}$
$9 = x$

Answer:

$x = 9$