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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(C)
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.

The final answer: (C)