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x+1-6=2x-21
Multiply both sides of the equation by 3.
x-5=2x-21
Subtract 6 from 1 to get -5.
x-5-2x=-21
Subtract 2x from both sides.
-x-5=-21
Combine x and -2x to get -x.
-x=-21+5
Add 5 to both sides.
-x=-16
Add -21 and 5 to get -16.
x=16
Multiply both sides by -1.