Question

Solve for the variable: (x/4) + 3 = 5
A. 4
B. 6
C. 8
D. 10

Answer 1

(X/4)+3=5
-3 -3
(X/4)=2
X4 X4
X=8

Answer 2

Simplify brackets

Subtract 3 from both sides

(x/4)+3=5

-3 -3

Simplify 5-3 to 2

(x/4)=2

Multiply both sides by 4

(x/4)=2

*4 *4

Simplify 2×4 to 8

x=8