Respuesta :

x = 7 because you subtract 9 to the 23 then you would get 14 then you would divide 14 and 2.
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Answer:

x = -7

Step-by-step explanation:

9 - 2x (x = -7) =  23

What it does NOT equal:

9 - 2x (x = 16)  = -23

9 - 2x (x = -16) = 41

9 - 2x (x = 7) = -5

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