Question

Solve for x: -4(3x+10)-2=54 . (A) x=4

Answer 1

[AI-generated answer — Bot GPT 3.5]

To solve for x, let's first simplify the equation:

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

Distribute the -4:

-12x - 40 - 2 = 54

Combine like terms:

-12x - 42 = 54

Add 42 to both sides:

-12x = 96

Next, divide both sides by -12:

x = 96/-12

Simplify:

x = -8

So the solution is x = -8, not x = 4.