solve for x to determine if the equation has one, none, or infinite solutions

5 (2x + 2) -7x = 3x + 6

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5(2x+2)-7x=3x+6
10x+10-7x=3x+6
3x+10=3x+6
3x-3x=6-10
0= -4

Since this simplifies to 0= -4, it is clear that there are no solutions for this equation.