\[8x-1=2\]

1
Add 11 to both sides.
8x=2+18x=2+1

2
Simplify  2+12+1  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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