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 = \(\frac{12}{3}\) .
Fourth, simplify \(\frac{12}{3}\) to 4. / Your problem should look like: x = 4.
