How do I stop apps from running in the background on my 4s

How do I stop apps from running in background on my iPhone 4s?  I double tap the home button and the running apps will move right and left but no "x" appears to stop them from running.

Very few apps actually run in the background:
Understand multitasking and background activity on your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch - Apple Support
As the article explains, force quitting an app is different under iOS 8.

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