Simplify 6(x-1)
Apply the distributive property.
6x+6•-1=18x
Multiply 6 by -1
6x-6=18x
Move all terms containing x to the side of the equation.
Subtract 18x from both sides of the equation.
6x-6-18x=0
Subtract 18x from 6x
-12x-6=0
Add 6 to both sides of the equation.
-12x=6
Divide each term by- 12 and then simplify.
x=-1/2