Fill in the spaces to solve each step of the problem 1/4(x+3)=5 .(2 points)
Step 1: (__ )1/4(x+3)=5(___ ).
Step 2: x+3= ____
Step 3: Subtract_____ from both sides.
Step 4: x= ____
Step 1: Multiply both sides of the equation by 4 to get rid of the fraction.
(4)(1/4)(x+3) = (4)(5)
Step 2: Simplify the left side of the equation.
x + 3 = 20
Step 3: Subtract 3 from both sides of the equation.
x + 3 - 3 = 20 - 3
Step 4: Simplify both sides of the equation.
x = 17