Hi there!
Answer:
x=-2
Explanation:
distributive property: ⇒ a(b+c)=ab+ac
add by 2 both sides of an equation.
3x-2+2=-8+2
simplify.
3x=-6
divide by 3 both sides of an equation.
3x/3=-6/3
simplify.
-6/3=-2
6/3=2
3*2=6
6/2=3
x=-2
Hope this helps!
-Charlie
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