\[4x-1=8\]

1
Add 11 to both sides.
4x=8+14x=8+1

2
Simplify  8+18+1  to  99.
4x=94x=9

3
Divide both sides by 44.
x=94x=\frac{9}{4}

Done

Decimal Form: 2.25

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