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Explanation:

Step1: Split absolute value equation

For $|2x - 1| = 17$, we split into two cases:
$2x - 1 = 17$ or $2x - 1 = -17$

Step2: Solve first linear equation

Isolate $x$ for $2x - 1 = 17$:
$2x = 17 + 1$
$2x = 18$
$x = \frac{18}{2} = 9$

Step3: Solve second linear equation

Isolate $x$ for $2x - 1 = -17$:
$2x = -17 + 1$
$2x = -16$
$x = \frac{-16}{2} = -8$

Answer:

A. The solution set is $\{9, -8\}$