\[5x-8=10\]

1
Add 88 to both sides.
5x=10+85x=10+8

2
Simplify  10+810+8  to  1818.
5x=185x=18

3
Divide both sides by 55.
x=185x=\frac{18}{5}

Done

Decimal Form: 3.6

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