\[4x+5=8\]

1
Subtract 55 from both sides.
4x=854x=8-5

2
Simplify  858-5  to  33.
4x=34x=3

3
Divide both sides by 44.
x=34x=\frac{3}{4}

Done

Decimal Form: 0.75

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