\[5x+7=4\]

1
Subtract 77 from both sides.
5x=475x=4-7

2
Simplify  474-7  to  3-3.
5x=35x=-3

3
Divide both sides by 55.
x=35x=-\frac{3}{5}

Done

Decimal Form: -0.6

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