Solve the following linear equation.

To solve the equation 8(x-6) = 5, we need to distribute the 8 on the left side:

8(x-6) = 8x - 48

Now the equation becomes:

8x - 48 = 5

Add 48 to both sides to isolate the x term:

8x = 53

Divide by 8 on both sides to solve for x:

x = 53/8

Therefore, the solution to the equation is x = 6.625.