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

Question

x = 4
x = - 4
x = - 8
x = 8

Answer 1

To solve for x, first distribute the -4:
-12x - 40 - 2 = 54
Combine like terms:
-12x - 42 = 54
Add 42 to both sides:
-12x = 96
Divide by -12:
x = -8

Therefore, the correct solution is x = -8.