3.
2x - 4 = 10
Add 4 to both sides.
2x = 14
Divide both sides by 2.
x = 7
4.
3(x/2) = x/4
Distributive property.
3x/2 = x/4
Convert denominators to a common number.
6x/4 = x/4
Multiply both sides by 4.
6x = x
Subtract x from both sides.
5x = 0
Divide both sides by 5.
x = 0
This equation is equal to 0.
5.
3(n + 2) = n - 5
Distributive property.
3n + 6 = n - 5
Subtract n from both sides.
2n + 6 = -5
Subtract 6 from both sides.
2n = -11
Divide both sides by 2.
n = -5.5