Solve below question 2x - 1 = 17
Options:
(A) -8
(B) -9
(C) -5
(D) -4
(E) 9 Let's think first. Stream of consciousness:
1. Add 1 to both sides: 2x - 1 + 1 = 17 + 1 2. Simplify both sides: 2x = 18 3. Divide both sides by 2: 4. Simplify both sides: x = 9
So, the answer is (E).