Now, let’s think about -3. Start by substituting -3 for x in the equation.

x = x + 1
? = ? + 1

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Let's substitute -3 for \( x \) in the equation \( x = x + 1 \):

\[ -3 = -3 + 1 \]

Now simplify the right side:

\[ -3 = -2 \]

This statement is false.

The equation \( x = x + 1 \) does not hold true for any value of \( x \), including -3. Therefore, the equation has no solutions.