\[5x-9=4\]

1
Add 99 to both sides.
5x=4+95x=4+9

2
Simplify  4+94+9  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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