(q-8)*6=42

Solution for (q-8)*6=42 equation:

Simplifying
(q + -8) * 6 = 42

Reorder the terms:
(-8 + q) * 6 = 42

Reorder the terms for easier multiplication:
6(-8 + q) = 42
(-8 * 6 + q * 6) = 42
(-48 + 6q) = 42

Solving
-48 + 6q = 42

Solving for variable 'q'.

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

Add '48' to each side of the equation.
-48 + 48 + 6q = 42 + 48

Combine like terms: -48 + 48 = 0
0 + 6q = 42 + 48
6q = 42 + 48

Combine like terms: 42 + 48 = 90
6q = 90

Divide each side by '6'.
q = 15

Simplifying
q = 15