Answer: x=4
1. Multiply both sides by 4 to get rid of the denominator, which gives you x-8 = 8x-36
2. Subtract 8x from both sides, which gives you x - 8 - 8x= -36
3. Add 8 to both sides, which gives you x - 8x = -36 + 8
4. Simplify, -7x = -28
5. Divide both sides by -7, x = -28/-7
6. the negative signs cancel and you just get 4