\[5x-4=8\]

1
Add 44 to both sides.
5x=8+45x=8+4

2
Simplify  8+48+4  to  1212.
5x=125x=12

3
Divide both sides by 55.
x=125x=\frac{12}{5}

Done

Decimal Form: 2.4

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