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Do you mean 8 = 2x-3 and that x = 5 and a 1/2

The equation can be also set out as:

2x-3 = 8

Add 3 to both sides to keep the equation in balance:

2x-3+3 = 8+3

2x = 11

Divide both sides by 2 to find the value of x:

x = 5 and a 1/2 or 5.5 as a decimal

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