y = 4, x = ? 6(x - 1) + y = 22

6(x - 1) + y = 22

6(x - 1) + 4 = 22

6(x) (6)( - 1) + 4 = 22

6x-6+4=22

6x-2=22

6x-2+2=22+2

6x=24

6x/6=24/6

x=4