\[4x+9=8\]

1
Subtract 99 from both sides.
4x=894x=8-9

2
Simplify  898-9  to  1-1.
4x=14x=-1

3
Divide both sides by 44.
x=14x=-\frac{1}{4}

Done

Decimal Form: -0.25

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