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Find the value of 3x+6 given that -2x-8= 8

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3x + 6 =

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-18 because when you solve -2x-8=8 you get that x=-8 (plus 8 on both sides, then divide by -2 to isolate x) and then if you plug -8 in with 3, you get -24 then add the 6 which is -18.
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