Solve multi-step linear equations

-2(3x - 15) - 4 = 56

-2(3x - 15) - 4 = 56

-6x + 30 - 4 = 56
-6x + 26 = 56
-6x = 56 - 26
-6x = 30
x = 30 / -6
x = -5

Therefore, the solution to the equation is x = -5.