\[4x-5=8\]

1
Add 55 to both sides.
4x=8+54x=8+5

2
Simplify  8+58+5  to  1313.
4x=134x=13

3
Divide both sides by 44.
x=134x=\frac{13}{4}

Done

Decimal Form: 3.25

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