\[5x-8=9\]
1
Add 88 to both sides.
5x=9+85x=9+8

2
Simplify  9+89+8  to  1717.
5x=175x=17

3
Divide both sides by 55.
x=175x=\frac{17}{5}

Done

Decimal Form: 3.4

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