solve for x

Question

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

Answer 1

First, distribute the -4 to 3x and 10:

-4 * 3x = -12x
-4 * 10 = -40

So the equation becomes:

-12x - 40 - 2 = 54

Next, combine like terms:

-12x - 42 = 54

Add 42 to both sides:

-12x = 96

Divide by -12:

x = -8

Therefore, x = -8.