Question

what value of x will make $x - 5 < -3$ true?
(number line from -10 to 10 with marks at -10, -5, 0, 5, 10)

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 less than 2 (on the number line, this is all points to the left of 2, not including 2 itself)