Verified Answer :

4x + 5 = 8

First, take away '5' from both sides.
\(4x = 8 - 5\)
Second, subtract '8 - 5' to get '3'.
\(4x = 3\)
Third, divide both sides by '4'.
\(x = \frac{3}{4}\)

Answer as fraction: \(x = \frac{3}{4}\)
Answer as decimal: \(x = 0.75\)