To solve the equation \((x+3)^{-2}(x+3) - 8 = 0\), we can first simplify the expression.
Simplify the term \((x+3)^{-2}(x+3)\): \[ (x+3)^{-2}(x+3) = (x+3)^{-1} = \frac{1}{x+3} \]
So, the equation becomes: \[ \frac{1}{x+3} - 8 = 0 \]
To isolate the fractional term, we can add 8 to both sides: \[ \frac{1}{x+3} = 8 \]
Next, we can cross-multiply to solve for \(x\): \[ 1 = 8(x+3) \]
Expand the right side: \[ 1 = 8x + 24 \]
Subtract 24 from both sides: \[ 1 - 24 = 8x \] \[ -23 = 8x \]
Divide both sides by 8 to solve for \(x\): \[ x = -\frac{23}{8} \]
Thus, the solution to the equation is: \[ \boxed{-\frac{23}{8}} \]