(a) The equation $2 (x + 5) = 11$ can be solved by performing two operations on both sides. State the operations in order of use. There may be more than one correct answer.
A. Subtract $2$ from both sides first, then subtract $5$ from both sides
B. Divide both sides by $2$ first, then subtract $5$ from both sides
C. Subtract $5$ from both sides first, then divide by $2$
D. Divide both sides by $11$ first, then subtract $2$ from both sides
E. None of the above methods solves this equation.

(b) Give the solution of the equation $2 (x + 5) = 11$.
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