\[4x-5=2\]

1
Add 55 to both sides.
4x=2+54x=2+5

2
Simplify  2+52+5  to  77.
4x=74x=7

3
Divide both sides by 44.
x=74x=\frac{7}{4}

Done

Decimal Form: 1.75

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