Solve below question 2x + 1 = -23
Pick
A) - 8
B) - 9
C) - 12
D) - 4
E) 12

Rationale: 1 . subtract 1 from both sides : 2 x + 1 - 1 = - 23 - 1 2 . simplify both sides : 2 x = - 24 3 . divide both sides by 2 : 4 . simplify both sides : x = - 12 c
Answer: C