To solve the equation \(8x - 4 = 13\), we need to isolate the variable \(x\). This can be done by first adding 4 to both sides of the equation to eliminate the constant term on the left side. Then, divide both sides by 8 to solve for \(x\).
Step 1: Isolate the Variable
We start with the equation:
\[
8x - 4 = 13
\]
To isolate \(x\), we first add 4 to both sides:
\[
8x - 4 + 4 = 13 + 4
\]
This simplifies to:
\[
8x = 17
\]
Step 2: Solve for \(x\)
Next, we divide both sides by 8 to solve for \(x\):
\[
x = \frac{17}{8}
\]
Calculating this gives:
\[
x = 2.125
\]
Step 3: Check the Solution
To verify our solution, we substitute \(x = 2.125\) back into the original equation:
\[
8(2.125) - 4 = 13
\]
Calculating the left side:
\[
17 - 4 = 13
\]
Since both sides are equal, our solution is confirmed.