The steps below show the incomplete solution to find the value of x for the equation 5x – 3x – 5 = –3 + 23:


Step 1: 5x – 3x – 5 = –3 + 23

Step 2: 5x – 3x – 5 = 20

Step 3: 2x – 5 = 20


Which of these is most likely the next step?