Solve for x: - 4(3x + 10) - 2 = 54

Question

A. x = 4
B. x = - 4
C. x = - 8
D. x = 8

Answer 1

To solve for x, first distribute the -4:

-12x - 40 - 2 = 54
-12x - 42 = 54

Next, add 42 to both sides:

-12x = 96

Then, divide by -12 to solve for x:

x = -8

Therefore, the answer is C. x = -8.