Solve multi-step linear equations
-4(3x + 10) - 2 = 54
To solve this equation, we need to first distribute the -4 to both terms inside the parentheses:
-4(3x + 10) - 2 = 54
-12x - 40 - 2 = 54
Next, combine like terms:
-12x - 42 = 54
Now, add 42 to both sides:
-12x = 96
Finally, divide by -12 to solve for x:
x = -8.
Therefore, the solution to the equation is x = -8.