\[8x-9=2\]

1
Add 99 to both sides.
8x=2+98x=2+9

2
Simplify  2+92+9  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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