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3x-x-5=13
To find the opposite of x+5, find the opposite of each term.
2x-5=13
Combine 3x and -x to get 2x.
2x=13+5
Add 5 to both sides.
2x=18
Add 13 and 5 to get 18.
x=\frac{18}{2}
Divide both sides by 2.
x=9
Divide 18 by 2 to get 9.