\[4x-4=1\]

1
Add 44 to both sides.
4x=1+44x=1+4

2
Simplify  1+41+4  to  55.
4x=54x=5

3
Divide both sides by 44.
x=54x=\frac{5}{4}

Done

Decimal Form: 1.25

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