\[5x-4=9\]

1
Add 44 to both sides.
5x=9+45x=9+4

2
Simplify  9+49+4  to  1313.
5x=135x=13

3
Divide both sides by 55.
x=135x=\frac{13}{5}

Done

Decimal Form: 2.6

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