Решение:
\[ 3(x + 8) - 2(x - 8) = 8 \]
\[ 3x + 24 - 2x + 16 = 8 \]
\[ (3x - 2x) + (24 + 16) = 8 \]
\[ x + 40 = 8 \]
\[ x = 8 - 40 \]
\[ x = -32 \]
Ответ: -32