1. **State the problem:** Solve the equation $2x - 7 = x - 1$ for $x$. 2. **Write down the equation:** $$2x - 7 = x - 1$$ 3. **Isolate the variable terms on one side:** Subtract $x$ from both sides: $$2x - 7 - \cancel{x} = \cancel{x} - 1 - x$$ which simplifies to $$x - 7 = -1$$ 4. **Isolate $x$ by adding 7 to both sides:** $$x - 7 + 7 = -1 + 7$$ which simplifies to $$x = 6$$ 5. **Final answer:** $$\boxed{6}$$