Question

what value of x will make $x - 5 < -3$ true?
(there is a number line with -10, -5, 0, 5, 10 marked)

Explanation:

Step1: Isolate x by adding 5 to both sides

$x - 5 + 5 < -3 + 5$

Step2: Simplify both sides of the inequality

$x < 2$

Answer:

All real numbers $x$ such that $x < 2$ (on the number line, this is all points to the left of 2, not including 2 itself)