Student: Solve below question 2x + 1 = -23\nOptions:\n(A) -8\n(B) -9\n(C) -12\n(D) -4\n(E) 12.
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1. Subtract 1 from both sides: 2x + 1 - 1 = -23 - 1 2. Simplify both sides: 2x = -24 3. Divide both sides by 2: 4. Simplify both sides: x = -12 Final answer: (C).
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