3x - 2 = 10
First, add 2 to both sides. / Your problem should look like: 3x = 10 + 2.
Second, simplify 10 + 2 to get 12. / Your problem should look like: 3x = 12.
Third, divide both sides by 3. / Your problem should look like: x = [tex] \frac{12}{3} [/tex] .
Fourth, simplify [tex] \frac{12}{3} [/tex] to 4. / Your problem should look like: x = 4.
