\[8x-2=1\]

1
Add 22 to both sides.
8x=1+28x=1+2

2
Simplify  1+21+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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