Solve for x
-3 + 8x - 5 = -8

x = 0

Step-by-step explanation:

When we combine like terms on the left side we get -8 + 8x = -8. Adding 8 to both sides to get rid of the -8 we get 8x = 0, and dividing the whole equation by 8 to get rid of the coefficient of x we get x = 0.