Solve below question 2x - 1 = 17\nOptions:\n(A) -8\n(B) -9\n(C) -5\n(D) -4\n(E) 9 Stream of consciousness first, then make a decision:
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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
Thus, the answer is (E).
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