Well 6 is tripled so write a expression/phrase. 3(x + 6) The result is one less than twice the number. 2x - 1 Put it all together to make an equation and solve. 3(x + 6) = 2x - 1 3x + 18 = 2x - 1 3x - 2x = -1 - 18 x = -19 Check to make sure it works. 3(-19 + 6) = 2(-19) - 1 3(-13) = -38 - 1 -39 = -39 < The equality confirms our solution of x = -19 Hope this helps!
