\[3x+8=3\]

1
Subtract 88 from both sides.
3x=383x=3-8

2
Simplify  383-8  to  5-5.
3x=53x=-5

3
Divide both sides by 33.
x=53x=-\frac{5}{3}

Done

Decimal Form: -1.666667

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