\[8x-8=5\]

1
Add 88 to both sides.
8x=5+88x=5+8

2
Simplify  5+85+8  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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