Question

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

A. x + 25 = 2

B. x − 7 = 28

C. x + 19 = −5

D. x − 6 = −16

Answer 1

To find which equation has the solution with the lowest value, let's solve each equation:

A. \( x + 25 = 2 \)

\[
x = 2 - 25 = -23
\]

B. \( x - 7 = 28 \)

\[
x = 28 + 7 = 35
\]

C. \( x + 19 = -5 \)

\[
x = -5 - 19 = -24
\]

D. \( x - 6 = -16 \)

\[
x = -16 + 6 = -10
\]

Now, let's list the solutions we found:

- For A: \( x = -23 \)
- For B: \( x = 35 \)
- For C: \( x = -24 \)
- For D: \( x = -10 \)

The solution with the lowest value is from equation C, which is \( -24 \).

Therefore, the equation with the solution of the lowest value is **C**.