How do you calculate 25 plus 8x equals 65?

To solve the equation (25 + 8x = 65), first subtract 25 from both sides to isolate the term with (x): (8x = 65 - 25), which simplifies to (8x = 40). Next, divide both sides by 8 to solve for (x): (x = \frac{40}{8}). This gives you (x = 5).