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6-2x-2+3\left(x+8\right)=5
Use the distributive property to multiply -2 by x+1.
4-2x+3\left(x+8\right)=5
Subtract 2 from 6 to get 4.
4-2x+3x+24=5
Use the distributive property to multiply 3 by x+8.
4+x+24=5
Combine -2x and 3x to get x.
28+x=5
Add 4 and 24 to get 28.
x=5-28
Subtract 28 from both sides.
x=-23
Subtract 28 from 5 to get -23.