\[4x+8=2\]

1
Subtract 88 from both sides.
4x=284x=2-8

2
Simplify  282-8  to  6-6.
4x=64x=-6

3
Divide both sides by 44.
x=64x=-\frac{6}{4}

4
Simplify  64\frac{6}{4}  to  32\frac{3}{2}.
x=32x=-\frac{3}{2}

Done

Decimal Form: -1.5

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