This can be solver by creating a small equation with x being the number and solving for x. The equation would be 8 + 2( x + 3 ) = -6 Solve for x: 8 + 2( x + 3 ) = -6 Distribute the 2 8+ (2x+6)=-6 Subtract 8 2x+6= -14 Add 6 2x= 8 Divide by 2 x=4
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