To solve the equation [tex]\( x - 8 = 15 \)[/tex], follow these steps:
1. Begin with the equation:
[tex]\[
x - 8 = 15
\][/tex]
2. To isolate [tex]\( x \)[/tex], you need to get rid of the [tex]\(-8\)[/tex] on the left side of the equation. You can do this by adding 8 to both sides:
[tex]\[
x - 8 + 8 = 15 + 8
\][/tex]
3. Simplifying both sides, you get:
[tex]\[
x = 23
\][/tex]
So, the solution to the equation [tex]\( x - 8 = 15 \)[/tex] is [tex]\( x = 23 \)[/tex].
Therefore, the correct answer is:
D. [tex]\( x = 23 \)[/tex]
