To solve for x in the equation 1/4(x+3) = 5, we will start by getting rid of the fractions.
1. Multiply both sides of the equation by 4 in order to eliminate the fraction:
(4)(1/4)(x+3) = (4)(5)
Simplifying the left side, we have:
x + 3 = 20
2. Next, we will isolate the variable x by subtracting 3 from both sides of the equation:
x + 3 - 3 = 20 - 3
Simplifying, we get:
x = 17
Therefore, the solution to the equation is x = 17.
Solve each step of the problem 1/4(x+3)=5
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