The solutions to the previous chapter: (If you don't like math, skip it and get to the story.)

1) 2(x + 7)-3=18-3

You can get rid of the -3 since it's on both sides. This leaves you with this:

2(x+7)=18

Simplify both sides by subtracting and using the distributive property:

2x+14=18

Now you want to isolate the x, so subtract the 14 from both sides:

2x+14=18
..._-14_-14
2x = 8

Divide both sides by 2:

2x = 4
..2 ...2

The 2s on the left cancel out, and you're left with:

x = 2

Next problem...

2) (7n+3n-4)-(5+3n)

Distribute the negative into the parentheses and then get rid of them:

7n+3n-4-5-3n

The 3ns cancel out:

7n-4-5

Simplify it more:

7n-9

And there you have it!

So... 1/2 credit to: Melbel10, Emily a Huntress of Artemis, and jahfreenalam.

And full credit to: TheJazzyDolphin, PrettyInPink, Cookie Puppy, and lovetoread1998.

Thanks to the rest of my reviewers! And now, since I made you sit through my math lesson you get the next chapter!

Diana's in NYC for Thanksgiving!

"Mom? Dad? Why don't you guys take the tour alone? I want to hang out in the lobby for a bit."

We were in The Empire State Building and I was dying to go to the 600th floor.

My mom (or my so-called mom) shrugged "All right, Diana. If anything happens, call me on your cell phone."

"Yeah right," I said under my breath, "like I'm going to willingly bring every monster in New York down on me."

I walked over and tapped on the front desk. "Ahem."

The man looked up "Yes?"

"I need to get to the six hundredth floor."

The man raised his eyebrows "There ain't no such thing."

I leaned forward "This is the Empire State Building right?"

He nodded slowly.

"Well, I need to have a talk with Zeus."

"Sorry, kid, I don't know what you're talking about."

I sighed impatiently. "I need to get to Olympus. I'm a demigod. You don't want me hanging around in your lobby, do you?"

"Huh?"

I rolled my eyes "Mortals."

"Diana? Are you done? We need to get back to the hotel. I'll get another taxi."

"Coming!"I called over my shoulder before glaring at the receptionist "Zeus will punish you for what you have done."

He looked at me "Okaaay…"

I ignored it and ran to catch up with my parents.

"There you are." my dad said "We've been waiting."

He started pulling me into the taxi.

"Wait!" I yelped "I have to make sure it isn't gray!" I squinted hard at the taxi, just in case the Mist tried to fool me.

I breathed out in relief. "Good. It's yellow."

The driver watched me strangely. I must have been quite a sight, with a blue plastic hairbrush (you know… just in case) sticking out of my jeans pocket. My parents pulled me into the car quick before he could leave.

Safely inside, my mom groaned "Diana, we've told you a million times: The Percy Jackson series is just a story."

I gasped "Don't say that! The gods will blast you to pieces!"

She rolled her eyes.

Next chapter: Thanksgiving dinner with her relatives, some of who are obsessed with other books! Review or I won't post it!