Let's fill in the spaces to solve the equation \( \frac{1}{4}(x + 3) = 5 \).
Step 1: (Multiply) \( \frac{1}{4}(x + 3) = 5 (4) \)
Here, we multiply both sides by 4 to eliminate the fraction.
Step 2: \( x + 3 = 20 \)
After multiplying, we find \( x + 3 = 20 \).
Step 3: Subtract \( 3 \) from both sides.
Now, we need to isolate \( x \).
Step 4: \( x = 17 \)
Finally, after subtracting 3, we find that \( x = 17 \).
So, the completed steps are:
- (Multiply) \( \frac{1}{4}(x + 3) = 5 (4) \).
- \( x + 3 = 20 \).
- Subtract \( 3 \) from both sides.
- \( x = 17 \).