What is the solution of the equation x + 23 = 9

Question

?(1 point)
Responses

−14
negative 14

32
32

−32
negative 32

14

Answer 1

To solve the equation \( x + 23 = 9 \), you need to isolate \( x \). Here are the steps:

1. Subtract 23 from both sides of the equation:

   \[ x + 23 - 23 = 9 - 23 \]

   This simplifies to:

   \[ x = 9 - 23 \]

2. Calculate \( 9 - 23 \):

   \[ 9 - 23 = -14 \]

So, the solution is \( x = -14 \).

Therefore, among the provided responses, the correct answer is:

−14 (negative 14).