Two thirds equals 18 over x plus 5

Problem: 2/3 = 18 / (x+5)

First, I would multiply the (x+5) over

Making it 2/3 (x+5) = 18

Second, I would Divide by 2/3 (which is the same as multiplying by the reciprocal 3/2)

which shows up like this now (x+5) = 18*3/2

third I would subtract the 5 over

which will give you your answer