Solve below question 2x - 1 = 17\nOptions:\n(A) -8\n(B) -9\n(C) -5\n(D) -4\n(E) 9
Reason slowly and give your answer.
(E)
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.

The answer: (E)