Step 1: Rewrite equation
6[x-1] > 18
Step 2: Distribute (6 times x and 6 times -1)
6[x-1] > 18
6x-6 > 18
Step 3: In order to get the number with the variable alone, add 6 to both sides
6x-6 > 18
+6 +6
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6x > 24
Step 4: In order to get x alone, divide 6 on each side
6x > 24
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6 6
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X > 4
Step 5: Equation complete!! As you now know, your answer is x > 4