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
Solve below question 2x + 1 = -23

(1) -8
(2) -9
(3) -12
(4) -4
(5) 12