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

Question

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-14

Answer 1

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

1. Subtract 23 from both sides of the equation:

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

This simplifies to:

\[ x = 9 - 23 \]

2. Calculate the right side:

\[ x = 9 - 23 = -14 \]

Therefore, the solution to the equation is:

\[ x = -14 \]

The correct answer is \(-14\).