\[5x-12=8\]

1
Add 1212 to both sides.
5x=8+125x=8+12

2
Simplify  8+128+12  to  2020.
5x=205x=20

3
Divide both sides by 55.
x=205x=\frac{20}{5}

4
Simplify  205\frac{20}{5}  to  44.
x=4x=4

Done

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