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Solve the equation for x: 3(x + 2) + 8x = 11x + 7

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Explanation:

Use the Distributive Property for the left side of the equation.


a( b+ c) = ab + ac

Use the Distributive Property:


3x + 6 + 8x = 11x + 7


11x + 6 = 11x + 7

x has no solution.

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