\[2x-1=4\]

1
Add 11 to both sides.
2x=4+12x=4+1

2
Simplify  4+14+1  to  55.
2x=52x=5

3
Divide both sides by 22.
x=52x=\frac{5}{2}

Done

Decimal Form: 2.5

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