What x value solves the equation? 3x - 5 = 1

Which fraction below is equivalent to 10/12?

Abby is preparing fruit punch for her party. she starts with a bowl filled with liquid that has 1/2 fruit juice and 1/2 sprite, but she decides it's too fruity. so she pours out 1/4 of the liquid, and then fills the bowl up again with sprite. what fraction of the punch is now sprite?

Which expression is equivalent to 3^3 + 2^2?