It looks like there might be some confusion in your equation. Let's break it down step by step:
1. **3x^2 - 1:** This is a quadratic expression. It means "3 times x squared (x^2) minus 1." It's not an equation yet.
2. **6 - 1:** This is a subtraction operation, and it results in 5.
It seems like you have two separate expressions and a subtraction, but it's not an equation as it stands. If you want to set these two expressions equal to each other, you should use an equal sign (=):
**3x^2 - 1 = 6 - 1**
Now, to solve the equation for x, you would follow these steps:
1. **Subtract 6 from both sides:** This gives you: **3x^2 - 1 - 5 = 0** or **3x^2 - 6 = 0**.
2. **Divide both sides by 3:** This gives you: **x^2 - 2 = 0**.
This is a quadratic equation. You can solve it further using various methods, such as factoring, completing the square, or using the quadratic formula. If you'd like to proceed with solving this equation, please let me know which method you prefer or if you have a specific value you're looking to solve for x.