\[8x-4=1\]

1
Add 44 to both sides.
8x=1+48x=1+4

2
Simplify  1+41+4  to  55.
8x=58x=5

3
Divide both sides by 88.
x=58x=\frac{5}{8}

Done

Decimal Form: 0.625

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