\[5x-8=2\]

1
Add 88 to both sides.
5x=2+85x=2+8

2
Simplify  2+82+8  to  1010.
5x=105x=10

3
Divide both sides by 55.
x=105x=\frac{10}{5}

4
Simplify  105\frac{10}{5}  to  22.
x=2x=2

Done

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