\[3x-8=2\]

1
Add 88 to both sides.
3x=2+83x=2+8

2
Simplify  2+82+8  to  1010.
3x=103x=10

3
Divide both sides by 33.
x=103x=\frac{10}{3}

Done

Decimal Form: 3.333333

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