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 \(-14\).
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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 \(-14\).