Question

Solve for x in simplest form.
15, equals, one quarter, left parenthesis, x, plus, 20, right parenthesis
15=
4
1
​
(x+20)

Answer 1

To solve for \( x \) in the equation

\[
15 = \frac{1}{4}(x + 20)
\]

we start by eliminating the fraction. We can do this by multiplying both sides of the equation by 4:

\[
4 \cdot 15 = x + 20
\]

Calculating the left side:

\[
60 = x + 20
\]

Next, we isolate \( x \) by subtracting 20 from both sides:

\[
60 - 20 = x
\]

This simplifies to:

\[
x = 40
\]

Thus, the solution in simplest form is

\[
\boxed{40}
\]