\[2x+3=8\]

1
Subtract 33 from both sides.
2x=832x=8-3

2
Simplify  838-3  to  55.
2x=52x=5

3
Divide both sides by 22.
x=52x=\frac{5}{2}

Done

Decimal Form: 2.5

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