(e+2)*6=42

Solution for (e+2)*6=42 equation:

Simplifying
(e + 2) * 6 = 42

Reorder the terms:
(2 + e) * 6 = 42

Reorder the terms for easier multiplication:
6(2 + e) = 42
(2 * 6 + e * 6) = 42
(12 + 6e) = 42

Solving
12 + 6e = 42

Solving for variable 'e'.

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

Add '-12' to each side of the equation.
12 + -12 + 6e = 42 + -12

Combine like terms: 12 + -12 = 0
0 + 6e = 42 + -12
6e = 42 + -12

Combine like terms: 42 + -12 = 30
6e = 30

Divide each side by '6'.
e = 5

Simplifying
e = 5