Question

Fill in the spaces to save solve each step of the problem 1/4(x+3)=5

Answer 1

To solve the equation \( \frac{1}{4}(x + 3) = 5 \), follow these steps:

1. **Eliminate the fraction** by multiplying both sides of the equation by 4:

\[
4 \cdot \frac{1}{4}(x + 3) = 4 \cdot 5
\]

This simplifies to:

\[
x + 3 = 20
\]

2. **Isolate \( x \)** by subtracting 3 from both sides:

\[
x + 3 - 3 = 20 - 3
\]

This simplifies to:

\[
x = 17
\]

So, the solution is:

\[
\boxed{17}
\]