To solve the equation \( \frac{1}{4}(x+3)=5 \), we can break it down step-by-step. Here is how you would fill in the spaces:
Step 1: \( \frac{1}{4}(x+3) = 5 \) (This is the original equation as it is.)
Step 2: Multiply both sides by 4 to eliminate the fraction:
\[ x + 3 = 5 \times 4 \]
So, \( x + 3 = 20 \).
Step 3: Subtract 3 from both sides:
\[ x + 3 - 3 = 20 - 3 \]
Step 4: \( x = 17 \).
Putting this all together, we have:
- Step 1: \( \frac{1}{4}(x+3)=5 \)
- Step 2: \( x + 3 = 20 \)
- Step 3: Subtract 3 from both sides.
- Step 4: \( x = 17 \)