To solve the equation \(4x - 9 = 23\), follow these steps:
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Add 9 to both sides of the equation: \[ 4x - 9 + 9 = 23 + 9 \] This simplifies to: \[ 4x = 32 \]
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Now, divide both sides by 4: \[ \frac{4x}{4} = \frac{32}{4} \] This simplifies to: \[ x = 8 \]
So, the solution is \(x = 8\).