To solve the equation \( x + 23 = 9 \), you can isolate \( x \) by subtracting 23 from both sides:
\[ x + 23 - 23 = 9 - 23 \] \[ x = -14 \]
Thus, the solution to the equation is \( -14 \).
The correct response is:
\(-14\)
What is the solution of the equation x + 23 = 9 ?(1 point)
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−14
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