\[(2x + 3) - (5x + 11) =\]
\[= 7 + (13 - 2x)\]
\[2x + 3 - 5x - 11 = 7 + 13 - 2x\]
\[- 3x + 2x = 20 + 8\]
\[- x = 28\]
\[x = - 28.\]