Which number when substituted for x makes the equation 4x+8=6 true?

What is the value of x in the following equation? -3x-2=2x+8

[10 points, algebra 2-simplifying complex fractions]according to my answer key the restrictions are -1 and 4. but why not positive 1?

Aflower has 26 chromosomes. to create a new flower, how many chromosomes would a sperm cell have? what is this process called? part 2: within a flower cell that has 26 chromosomes, how many chromosomes would a cell that is created within the stem of a flower as it grows, have? what is this process called?