-4(3x + 10) - 2 = 54
Expand the left side of the equation:
-12x - 40 - 2 = 54
-12x - 42 = 54
Add 42 to both sides of the equation:
-12x = 96
Divide both sides by -12:
x = -8
Therefore, the solution to the equation is x = -8.
solve for x: -4 (3x + 10) - 2 = 54
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