To solve the equation $4x - 5 = 11$:

1. Add 5 to both sides: $4x - 5 + 5 = 11 + 5$ $4x = 16$

2. Divide both sides by 4: $\frac{4x}{4} = \frac{16}{4}$ $x = 4$

Thus, the solution is $x = 4$.

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Here are some related questions to explore:

1. What happens if we multiply both sides of the equation by 2 first?
2. How would you solve $5x - 7 = 18$?
3. What is the difference between solving equations with variables on both sides versus one side?
4. Can equations like $4x - 5 = 11$ have more than one solution?
5. How do you verify if a solution to an equation is correct?

Tip: Always check your solution by substituting the value of $x$ back into the original equation!