\[4x-3=5\]

1
Add 33 to both sides.
4x=5+34x=5+3

2
Simplify  5+35+3  to  88.
4x=84x=8

3
Divide both sides by 44.
x=84x=\frac{8}{4}

4
Simplify  84\frac{8}{4}  to  22.
x=2x=2

Done

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