What is the solution of the equation x + 23 = 9

Question

?(1 point)
Responses

−32
negative 32

−14
negative 14

32
32

14

Answer 1

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

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

This simplifies to:

\[ x = 9 - 23 \]

\[ x = -14 \]

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

The correct response is:

−14 (negative 14).