Solve below question 2x + 1 = -17  Choices
A) - 8
B) - 9
C) 9
D) 8
E) - 7

Rationale: "1 . subtract 1 from both sides : 2 x + 1 - 1 = - 17 - 1 2 . simplify both sides : 2 x = - 18 3 . divide both sides by 2 : 4 . simplify both sides : x = - 9 b"
Answer: B