SOLUTION: 6 (x-1)=18x. How do I work this problem out?

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Question 772179: 6 (x-1)=18x. How do I work this problem out?
Answer by tommyt3rd(5050) About Me  (Show Source):
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Divide both sides by 6: 6/6* (x-1)=18/6*x
x-1=3x
x-x-1=3x-x
-1=2x
x=-1/2