\[8x+2=5\]

1
Subtract 22 from both sides.
8x=528x=5-2

2
Simplify  525-2  to  33.
8x=38x=3

3
Divide both sides by 88.
x=38x=\frac{3}{8}

Done

Decimal Form: 0.375

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