\[8x-5=8\]
1
Add 55 to both sides.
8x=8+58x=8+5

2
Simplify  8+58+5  to  1313.
8x=138x=13

3
Divide both sides by 88.
x=138x=\frac{13}{8}

Done

Decimal Form: 1.625

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