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

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:

\[ \boxed{17} \]