To solve the equation \( 4x + 5 = 18 \), follow these steps:
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Subtract 5 from both sides to isolate the term with \( x \): \[ 4x + 5 - 5 = 18 - 5 \] This simplifies to: \[ 4x = 13 \]
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Divide both sides by 4 to solve for \( x \): \[ x = \frac{13}{4} \]
Thus, the solution to the equation is: \[ x = \frac{13}{4} \text{ or } 3.25 \]