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x-5=\frac{9}{8}
Divide both sides by 8.
x=\frac{9}{8}+5
Add 5 to both sides.
x=\frac{9}{8}+\frac{40}{8}
Convert 5 to fraction \frac{40}{8}.
x=\frac{9+40}{8}
Since \frac{9}{8} and \frac{40}{8} have the same denominator, add them by adding their numerators.
x=\frac{49}{8}
Add 9 and 40 to get 49.