Perform the Indicated Operation $\frac { 9 x - 8 } { x + 1 } + 1$

Multiple Choice

Perform the indicated operation. Simplify if possible.
- $\frac { 9 x - 8 } { x + 1 } + 1$

A) $\frac { 8 x - 7 } { x + 1 }$
B) $\frac { 9 x - 7 } { x + 1 }$
C) $\frac { 10 x - 7 } { x + 1 }$
D) $\frac { 9 x + 7 } { x + 1 }$