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To solve the equation, let's first distribute the -4 to the terms inside the parentheses:

-12x - 40 - 2 = 54

Next, combine like terms:

-12x - 42 = 54

To isolate the variable term, add 42 to both sides:

-12x = 96

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

x = 96 / -12

x = -8

So the correct answer is x = -8.