\[2x-8=1\]

1
Add 88 to both sides.
2x=1+82x=1+8

2
Simplify  1+81+8  to  99.
2x=92x=9

3
Divide both sides by 22.
x=92x=\frac{9}{2}

Done

Decimal Form: 4.5

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