8x2=88x-2=8

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

2
Simplify  8+28+2  to  1010.
8x=108x=10

3
Divide both sides by 88.
x=108x=\frac{10}{8}

4
Simplify  108\frac{10}{8}  to  54\frac{5}{4}.
x=54x=\frac{5}{4}

Done

Decimal Form: 1.25

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