4x8=54x-8=5

1
Add 88 to both sides.
4x=5+84x=5+8

2
Simplify  5+85+8  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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