\[4x-4=5\]

1
Add 44 to both sides.
4x=5+44x=5+4

2
Simplify  5+45+4  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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