2x + 4 - 3/2x = 1/3 (x + 5)
-step one: distribute the 1/3
2x + 4 - 3/2x = 1/3x + 5/3
-two: multiply both sides by 6
12x + 24 - 9x = 2x + 10
-three: collect like terms
3x + 24 = 2x + 10
-four: move variable (2x) and constant (24)
3x - 2x = 10 - 24
-five: collect like terms and solve
x = 10 - 24
x = -14
Hope this helps!