In the equation, which is true about the value of x?

3x + 7(x + 1) = 2(6x + 5) − 2x

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To solve the equation \( 3x + 7(x + 1) = 2(6x + 5) - 2x \), we will first simplify both sides.

Starting with the left side:

\[ 3x + 7(x + 1) = 3x + 7x + 7 = 10x + 7 \]

Now, simplifying the right side:

\[ 2(6x + 5) - 2x = 12x + 10 - 2x = 10x + 10 \]

Now we have:

\[ 10x + 7 = 10x + 10 \]

Next, we will subtract \( 10x \) from both sides:

\[ 7 = 10 \]

This is a contradiction, meaning that the left side will never equal the right side for any real value of \( x \).

Thus, the conclusion is that there is no solution for \( x \) in the equation \( 3x + 7(x + 1) = 2(6x + 5) - 2x \).