To solve for x, we first need to distribute the -4 across the terms inside the parenthesis:
-4(3x + 10) - 2 = 54
-12x - 40 - 2 = 54
Combine like terms:
-12x - 42 = 54
Add 42 to both sides of the equation to isolate the variable term:
-12x = 96
Divide both sides by -12 to solve for x:
x = -8
Therefore, the solution for x is x = -8.
Solve for x : −4(3x+10)−2=54 .(1 point)
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