Let's solve the equation step by step and fill in the blanks:
The original equation is:
1/4(x + 3) = 5
Step 1: Multiply both sides by 4 to eliminate the fraction.
4 * (1/4)(x + 3) = 4 * 5
So, the filled in step will be:
(4) 1/4(x + 3) = 5 (20)
Step 2: This simplifies to:
x + 3 = 20
Step 3: Subtract 3 from both sides.
So, the filled in step will be:
Subtract 3 from both sides.
Step 4: This gives us:
x = 20 - 3
x = 17
Putting it all together:
- Step 1: (4) 1/4(x + 3) = 5 (20)
- Step 2: x + 3 = 20
- Step 3: Subtract 3 from both sides.
- Step 4: x = 17