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8x-8=3x-5
Multiply both sides of the equation by 8.
8x-8-3x=-5
Subtract 3x from both sides.
5x-8=-5
Combine 8x and -3x to get 5x.
5x=-5+8
Add 8 to both sides.
5x=3
Add -5 and 8 to get 3.
x=\frac{3}{5}
Divide both sides by 5.