\[4x+3=1\]

1
Subtract 33 from both sides.
4x=134x=1-3

2
Simplify  131-3  to  2-2.
4x=24x=-2

3
Divide both sides by 44.
x=24x=-\frac{2}{4}

4
Simplify  24\frac{2}{4}  to  12\frac{1}{2}.
x=12x=-\frac{1}{2}

Done

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