\[3x-8=5\]

1
Add 88 to both sides.
3x=5+83x=5+8

2
Simplify  5+85+8  to  1313.
3x=133x=13

3
Divide both sides by 33.
x=133x=\frac{13}{3}

Done

Decimal Form: 4.333333

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