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8x-6-5\left(x-1\right)=8
Use the distributive property to multiply 2 by 4x-3.
8x-6-5x+5=8
Use the distributive property to multiply -5 by x-1.
3x-6+5=8
Combine 8x and -5x to get 3x.
3x-1=8
Add -6 and 5 to get -1.
3x=8+1
Add 1 to both sides.
3x=9
Add 8 and 1 to get 9.
x=\frac{9}{3}
Divide both sides by 3.
x=3
Divide 9 by 3 to get 3.