Answer:
x = [tex]\frac{12}{5}[/tex]
Step-by-step explanation:
Given
2 = [tex]\frac{1}{2}[/tex] (5x - 8) ( multiply both sides by 2 to clear the fraction )
4 = 5x - 8 ( add 8 to both sides )
12 = 5x ( divide both sides by 5 )
[tex]\frac{12}{5}[/tex] = x
