Solve for x : −4(3x+10)−2=54 .

Answer 1

To solve for x, we will first distribute the -4:

-4(3x + 10) - 2 = 54

-12x - 40 - 2 = 54

Next, we will combine like terms:

-12x - 42 = 54

To isolate the x term, we will add 42 to both sides:

-12x = 96

Finally, we will divide both sides by -12 to solve for x:

x = -8