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A student is solving the equation 2x - 1 = 16x + 2
Step 1: 2x - 1 = 16x + 2
Step 2: 2x - 1 = (24)x + 2
Step 3: 2x - 1 = 24x + 8
Which is the next step?


A. 2(x - 1) = 4(x + 2)

B. x - 1 = 4x + 8

C. x - 1 = x + 2

D. x -1 = -(4x + 8)