Solve for x : −4 (3x + 10) −2 = 54 .(1 point)

Answer 1

To solve for x, first distribute the -4 to both terms inside the parentheses:

-4(3x + 10) - 2 = 54
-12x - 40 - 2 = 54

Combine like terms:

-12x - 42 = 54

Add 42 to both sides:

-12x = 96

Divide both sides by -12:

x = -8

Therefore, x = -8.