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3+3=3\left(x-2\right)+1
The opposite of -3 is 3.
6=3\left(x-2\right)+1
Add 3 and 3 to get 6.
6=3x-6+1
Use the distributive property to multiply 3 by x-2.
6=3x-5
Add -6 and 1 to get -5.
3x-5=6
Swap sides so that all variable terms are on the left hand side.
3x=6+5
Add 5 to both sides.
3x=11
Add 6 and 5 to get 11.
x=\frac{11}{3}
Divide both sides by 3.