\[2x-5=4\]

1
Add 55 to both sides.
2x=4+52x=4+5

2
Simplify  4+54+5  to  99.
2x=92x=9

3
Divide both sides by 22.
x=92x=\frac{9}{2}

Done

Decimal Form: 4.5

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