To solve the equation \(x + 23 = 9\), you need to isolate \(x\).
- Subtract 23 from both sides of the equation:
\[ x + 23 - 23 = 9 - 23 \]
This simplifies to:
\[ x = 9 - 23 \]
- Calculate the right side:
\[ x = 9 - 23 = -14 \]
Therefore, the solution to the equation is:
\[ x = -14 \]
The correct answer is \(-14\).