$\bar{a}$ and $\bar{b}$ are non-collinear vectors. If $\bar{p} = (2x + 1)\bar{a} - \bar{b}$ and $\bar{q} = (x - 2)\bar{a} + \bar{b}$ are collinear vectors,then $x =$

  • A
    $-3$
  • B
    $\frac{1}{3}$
  • C
    $-\frac{1}{3}$
  • D
    $3$

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