5x = 4x + 1
Since 4x + 1 = 4x·4:
5x = 4x + 1 ---> 5x = 4·4x
---> 5x / 4x = 4
---> (5/4)x = 4
Now, take the log of both sides:
---> log(5/4)x = log(4)
---> x · log(5/4) = log(4)
Divide both sides by log(5/4):
---> x = log(4) / log(5/4)
Now, use yourcalculator:
---> x = 6.21... (approx)