To solve the equation \( x + 23 = 9 \), you need to isolate \( x \).
Here are the steps:
- Subtract 23 from both sides of the equation:
\[ x + 23 - 23 = 9 - 23 \]
- Simplify:
\[ x = -14 \]
So, the solution of the equation is \( x = -14 \).
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To solve the equation \( x + 23 = 9 \), you need to isolate \( x \).
Here are the steps:
\[ x + 23 - 23 = 9 - 23 \]
\[ x = -14 \]
So, the solution of the equation is \( x = -14 \).