\[5x-8=1\]
1
Add 88 to both sides.
5x=1+85x=1+8

2
Simplify  1+81+8  to  99.
5x=95x=9

3
Divide both sides by 55.
x=95x=\frac{9}{5}

Done

Decimal Form: 1.8

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