8x2=28x-2=2

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

2
Simplify  2+22+2  to  44.
8x=48x=4

3
Divide both sides by 88.
x=48x=\frac{4}{8}

4
Simplify  48\frac{4}{8}  to  12\frac{1}{2}.
x=12x=\frac{1}{2}

Done

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