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Solve the equation

(3x- 2)/8 = (8+5x)/2.

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Just clear the fractions by multiplying both sides by 8:
(3x- 2)/8 = (8+5x)/2
3x-2 = 4(5x+8)
3x-2 = 20x + 32
now finish it off.