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

1 answer

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.