Question

Question

Which of the following four equations has the solution of the lowest value?(1 point)
Responses

x − 6 = −16
x minus 6 equals negative 16

x − 7 = 28
x minus 7 equals 28

x + 19 = −5
x plus 19 equals negative 5

x + 25 = 2

Answer 1

To find which equation has the solution of the lowest value, we will solve each equation for \( x \).

1. \( x - 6 = -16 \): \[ x = -16 + 6 = -10 \]

2. \( x - 7 = 28 \): \[ x = 28 + 7 = 35 \]

3. \( x + 19 = -5 \): \[ x = -5 - 19 = -24 \]

4. \( x + 25 = 2 \): \[ x = 2 - 25 = -23 \]

Now let's list the solutions:

• From the first equation: \( x = -10 \)
• From the second equation: \( x = 35 \)
• From the third equation: \( x = -24 \)
• From the fourth equation: \( x = -23 \)

The lowest value among these solutions is \( -24 \) from the third equation \( x + 19 = -5 \).

Thus, the equation with the solution of the lowest value is:

\( x + 19 = -5 \).