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The equation is $\"\"$ .

Solve by algebraically.

Apply subtraction property of equality: Subtract 1 from each side.

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$\"\"$ (Apply additive inverse property: $\"\"$ )

$\"\"$ (Subtract: $\"\"$ ) $\"\"$

Apply division property of equality: Divide each side by 4.

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$\"\"$ (Cancel common terms)

$\"\"$ (Divide: $\"\"$ )

The solution is $\"\"$ . $\"\"$

The root of the equation $\"\"$ is $\"\"$ .