Solve below question 2x - 1 = 17
Options:
(A) -8
(B) -9
(C) -5
(D) -4
(E) 9 Let's think first. Stream of consciousness:

Show your work and conclude with the exact phrasing "Therefore, the final answer is [answer]." where [answer] is just the final number or expression that solves the problem.
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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
So, the answer is (E).