To solve the equation \(8x + 11 = 4x + 7\), follow these steps:
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Subtract \(4x\) from both sides: \[ 8x - 4x + 11 = 7 \] This simplifies to: \[ 4x + 11 = 7 \]
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Next, subtract \(11\) from both sides: \[ 4x = 7 - 11 \] Which simplifies to: \[ 4x = -4 \]
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Finally, divide both sides by \(4\): \[ x = \frac{-4}{4} \] This simplifies to: \[ x = -1 \]
So, the solution is \(x = -1\).