\[4x+4=1\]

1
Subtract 44 from both sides.
4x=144x=1-4

2
Simplify  141-4  to  3-3.
4x=34x=-3

3
Divide both sides by 44.
x=34x=-\frac{3}{4}

Done

Decimal Form: -0.75

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