Consider the equation 7x − 6 + 3 = 5x + 2x + 5.Which BEST describes the number of solutions for the given equation?

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Let's solve the equation step by step:

The given equation is:

\[ 7x - 6 + 3 = 5x + 2x + 5 \]

First, simplify both sides:

On the left side: \[ 7x - 6 + 3 = 7x - 3 \]

On the right side: \[ 5x + 2x + 5 = 7x + 5 \]

Now, we have: \[ 7x - 3 = 7x + 5 \]

Next, subtract \( 7x \) from both sides: \[ -3 = 5 \]

This statement is false. Since we reached a contradiction, it indicates that there are no solutions to the equation.

Therefore, the best description of the number of solutions for the given equation is that there are no solutions.