Solve for x: −4(3x+10)−2=54.(1 point) Responses x=−8 x equal negative 8 x=−4 x equals negative 4 x=8 x equals 8 x=4 x equals 4
Expanding the expression on the left side of the equation, we have:
-4(3x+10) - 2 = 54
-12x - 40 - 2 = 54
-12x - 42 = 54
Next, adding 42 to both sides of the equation:
-12x - 42 + 42 = 54 + 42
-12x = 96
Finally, dividing both sides of the equation by -12:
-12x/-12 = 96/-12
x = -8
Therefore, x = -8.