To solve the equation \(9 + x = -45\), you need to isolate \(x\).
- Subtract \(9\) from both sides of the equation:
\[ x = -45 - 9 \]
- Calculate the right side:
\[ x = -54 \]
So, the solution is:
\[ x = -54 \]
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Solve for x
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9+x=−45
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To solve the equation \(9 + x = -45\), you need to isolate \(x\).
\[ x = -45 - 9 \]
\[ x = -54 \]
So, the solution is:
\[ x = -54 \]