\[3x+8=2\]
1
Subtract 88 from both sides.
3x=2−83x=2-8

2
Simplify  2−82-8  to  −6-6.
3x=−63x=-6

3
Divide both sides by 33.
x=−63x=-\frac{6}{3}

4
Simplify  63\frac{6}{3}  to  22.
x=−2x=-2

Done

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