Step-by-step explanation
We are given the equation
![5x+8=43](https://img.qammunity.org/qa-images/2023/formulas/mathematics/college/6c1q8vj0tcrh4f8s9kqi.png)
We are also asked to find the next step to be followed when the first step of subtracting eight is completed
To do so, the steps will be
Step 1: Subtract 8 from both sides
![\begin{gathered} 5x+8-8=43-8 \\ 5x=35 \end{gathered}](https://img.qammunity.org/qa-images/2023/formulas/mathematics/college/uz1e24hphofefeilomsh.png)
The new equation will be
![5x=35](https://img.qammunity.org/qa-images/2023/formulas/mathematics/college/fvl029hbs47i6v1tgx1c.png)
Step 2: Divide both sides by the coefficient of x (5)
We will divide both sides by 5
![\begin{gathered} (5x)/(5)=(35)/(5) \\ \\ x=7 \end{gathered}](https://img.qammunity.org/qa-images/2023/formulas/mathematics/college/s2gfgdlq7eqwgfvsbqy9.png)
Thus, the answer is 7.