Answer: x = 2
Steps: x + 3= 8x - 11
Subtract three form both sides: x + 3 - 3 = 8x - 11 - 3
Simplify: x = 8x - 14
Subtract 8x from both sides: x - 8x = 8x - 14 - 8x
Simplify: -7x = -14
Divide both sides by negative seven: -7x ÷ -7 = -14 ÷ -7
Simplify: x = 2
