Find value of x from given equation 2x + 1 = -17  Select the correct option:  A) -8  B) -9  C) -7  D) 7  E) 6
1. Subtract 1 from 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   -9
<result>B</result>
Find value of x from given equation 2x + 1 = -17