(N-5)6=42

Solution for (N-5)6=42 equation:

Simplifying
(N + -5) * 6 = 42

Reorder the terms:
(-5 + N) * 6 = 42

Reorder the terms for easier multiplication:
6(-5 + N) = 42
(-5 * 6 + N * 6) = 42
(-30 + 6N) = 42

Solving
-30 + 6N = 42

Solving for variable 'N'.

Move all terms containing N to the left, all other terms to the right.

Add '30' to each side of the equation.
-30 + 30 + 6N = 42 + 30

Combine like terms: -30 + 30 = 0
0 + 6N = 42 + 30
6N = 42 + 30

Combine like terms: 42 + 30 = 72
6N = 72

Divide each side by '6'.
N = 12

Simplifying
N = 12