Solve for x : -2(3x -15) - 4 =56

Answer 1

First, distribute the -2 on the left side of the equation:

-6x + 30 - 4 = 56

Combine like terms:

-6x + 26 = 56

Subtract 26 from both sides:

-6x = 30

Divide both sides by -6:

x = -5

Therefore, the solution to the equation is x = -5.