If 2x + 6 is the rule for a pattern then what is the value when x = -3?

To find the value when x = -3, you need to substitute -3 into the given rule and solve the equation.

Substituting x = -3 into the rule 2x + 6:
2(-3) + 6 = -6 + 6 = 0

Therefore, when x = -3, the value of the pattern is 0.