8 (3g+2) - 3g=3 (5g-4) - 2

8 (3g+2) - 3g=3 (5g-4) - 2

Multiply the number outside the exponent with the numbers inside the parenthisis.

24g+16-3g=15g-12-2

Subtract 3g from 24g

21g+16=15g-12-2

Add 15g to 21g

36g+16=-12-2

Subtract 2 from - 12

36g+16=-14

Subtract 16 from - 14

36g=30

Final Answer: g=0.83 (The three goes on infinitely.)