\[2x-4=9\]

1
Add 44 to both sides.
2x=9+42x=9+4

2
Simplify  9+49+4  to  1313.
2x=132x=13

3
Divide both sides by 22.
x=132x=\frac{13}{2}

Done

Decimal Form: 6.5

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