Answer
[tex] x=32 [/tex]
1/4x - 5 = 3
Add 5 on both sides
-5 + 5
5 + 3 = 8
1/4x = 8
Multiply both sides by 4.
1/4 x * 4 = x
8 * 4 = 32
So, x = 32 is the answer.
