Question

solve each step of the problem 1/4 (x+ 3) = 5
show your work!!

Answer 1

1) Multiply both sides of the equation by 4 to eliminate the fraction:
4 * (1/4) * (x + 3) = 4 * 5
x + 3 = 20

2) Subtract 3 from both sides to isolate the variable x:
x + 3 - 3 = 20 - 3
x = 17

So the solution to the equation 1/4 (x+ 3) = 5 is x = 17.