Solve below question 4x + 1 = 37
Options:
(A) -8
(B) -9
(C) -5
(D) 9
(E) 1 Stream of consciousness first, then make a decision:
1. Subtract 1 from both sides: 4x + 1 - 1 = 37 - 1 2. Simplify both sides: 4x = 36 3. Divide both sides by 4: 4. Simplify both sides: x = 9
Thus, the answer is (D).