Answer:
x = -4
Explanation:
Distribute the -2 into the parentheses and your equation becomes -8x - 8 - 3x - 2 = 34
Then combine the -8x and -3x as well as the -8 and -2 to have -11x - 10 = 34
Add 10 to both sides and get -11x = 44
Divide both sides by -11 for x=-4