\[5x-6=8\]

1
Add 66 to both sides.
5x=8+65x=8+6

2
Simplify  8+68+6  to  1414.
5x=145x=14

3
Divide both sides by 55.
x=145x=\frac{14}{5}

Done

Decimal Form: 2.8

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