Fill in the spaces to solve each step of the problem

Question

1/4(x+3)=5
Step 1:(__)1/4(x+3)=5(__)
Step 2: 2x+3=(__)
Step3: subtract __ from both sides
Step 4: x=__

Answer 1

Let's solve the equation step by step.

Given:
1/4(x + 3) = 5

Step 1:

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

So:
Step 1: (4)1/4(x + 3) = 20(4)

Step 2:

This simplifies to:
x + 3 = 20

Step 2: x + 3 = 20

Step 3:

Subtract 3 from both sides:
x + 3 - 3 = 20 - 3

So:
Step 3: subtract 3 from both sides

Step 4:

This gives us:
x = 17

Step 4: x = 17

Final fills:

1. (4) 1/4(x + 3) = 20 (4)
2. x + 3 = 20
3. subtract 3 from both sides
4. x = 17