\[5x-5=4\]

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

2
Simplify  4+54+5  to  99.
5x=95x=9

3
Divide both sides by 55.
x=95x=\frac{9}{5}

Done

Decimal Form: 1.8

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