The balanced scale represents the equation: 2x + 1 = x + 5 If one x block is subtracted from the right side and one numbered block is subtracted from the left side. What process will balance the scale?

A) subtract one x block from the left side and subtract one numbered block from the left side

B) subtract one x block from the left side and subtract one numbered block from the right side

C) subtract one x block from the right side and subtract one numbered block from the left side

D) subtract one x block from the right side and subtract one numbered block from the right side