Solve below question 2x + 1 = -17	Choices
A) -8
B) -9
C) 9
D) 8
E) -7
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>
Solve below question 2x + 1 = -17