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

Question

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+

23

=

9
?(1 point)
Responses

−32
−
32
negative 32

32
32

14
14

−14
−
14
negative 14........

Answer 1

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

Here are the steps:

1. Start with the equation: \[ x + 23 = 9 \]

2. Subtract 23 from both sides: \[ x + 23 - 23 = 9 - 23 \] \[ x = 9 - 23 \] \[ x = -14 \]

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

The response that matches this solution is: −14 (negative 14).