2 (x + 4) = 2 (-8 - x) - 2x

2( x + 4) = 2 (-8 -x) -2x

Use the distributive property to multiply 2 by x + 4.

2x + 8 = 2 (-8 -x) - 2x

Use the distributive property to multiply 2 by -8 -x.

2x + 8 = -16 -2x - 2x

Combine -2x and 2x to get -4x.

2x + 8 = -16 - 4x

Add 4x to both sides.

2x + 8 + 4x = -16

Combine 2x and 4x to get 6x.

6x + 8 = -16

Subtract 8 from both sides.

6x = -16 - 8

Subtract 8 from -16 to get -24.

6x = -24

Divide both sides from 6.

x =

Divide by -24 by 6 to get -4.

x = -4.