\[4x-8=1\]

1
Add 88 to both sides.
4x=1+84x=1+8

2
Simplify  1+81+8  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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