x = -5
Step-by-step explanation:
3x + 2(x - 9) = 8x + x + 2
~Distribute left side
3x + 2x - 18 = 8x + x + 2
~Combine like terms
5x - 18 = 9x + 2
~Add 18 to both sides
5x = 9x + 20
~Subtract 9x to both sides
-4x = 20
~Divide -4 to both sides
x = -5
Best of Luck!