1. Let's solve the equation $2x + 3 = 11$. 2. The goal is to find the value of $x$ that makes the equation true. 3. Start by isolating $x$ on one side. Subtract 3 from both sides: $$2x + 3 - 3 = 11 - 3$$ which simplifies to $$2x = 8$$ 4. Now divide both sides by 2 to solve for $x$: $$\frac{2x}{2} = \frac{8}{2}$$ which gives $$x = 4$$ 5. So the solution to the equation $2x + 3 = 11$ is $x = 4$. Try solving this one: $3x - 5 = 16$.