8x3=88x-3=8

1
Add 33 to both sides.
8x=8+38x=8+3

2
Simplify  8+38+3  to  1111.
8x=118x=11

3
Divide both sides by 88.
x=118x=\frac{11}{8}

Done

Decimal Form: 1.375

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