To solve the equation 6 = x + 23, you need to isolate the variable x on one side of the equation.
First, subtract 23 from both sides of the equation to eliminate the 23 term from the right side:
6 - 23 = x + 23 - 23
-17 = x
Therefore, the solution to the equation is x = -17.
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Solve the following equation algebraically. Show your work.
6=x+23
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