To solve the equation \( 2x + 5 = 2(x + 1) + 11 \), we can start by simplifying the right-hand side:
Distribute \( 2 \) in the expression \( 2(x + 1) \): \[ 2(x + 1) = 2x + 2 \]
Substitute this back into the equation: \[ 2x + 5 = 2x + 2 + 11 \]
Combine the terms on the right-hand side: \[ 2x + 5 = 2x + 13 \]
Now, subtract \( 2x \) from both sides: \[ 5 = 13 \]
This is a contradiction since \( 5 \neq 13 \).
Therefore, the equation has no solutions.