What is the solution of the equation x + 23 = 9?(1 point)

Responses

14
14

32
32

−32
negative 32

−14

1 answer

To solve the equation \( x + 23 = 9 \), you can isolate \( x \) by subtracting 23 from both sides:

\[ x + 23 - 23 = 9 - 23 \] \[ x = 9 - 23 \] \[ x = -14 \]

So, the solution to the equation is \(-14\).