Question 117952


{{{x-1=4}}} Start with the given equation




{{{x=4+1}}}Add 1 to both sides



{{{x=5}}} Combine like terms on the right side


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Answer:

So our answer is {{{x=5}}} 




Check:


{{{x-1=4}}} Start with the given equation


{{{5-1=4}}} Plug in {{{x=5}}} 


{{{4=4}}} Subtract.  Since the two sides of the equation are equal, this verifies our answer.