\[8x-5=4\]

1
Add 55 to both sides.
8x=4+58x=4+5

2
Simplify  4+54+5  to  99.
8x=98x=9

3
Divide both sides by 88.
x=98x=\frac{9}{8}

Done

Decimal Form: 1.125

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