(x-7)*6=42

Solution for (x-7)*6=42 equation:

Simplifying
(x + -7) * 6 = 42

Reorder the terms:
(-7 + x) * 6 = 42

Reorder the terms for easier multiplication:
6(-7 + x) = 42
(-7 * 6 + x * 6) = 42
(-42 + 6x) = 42

Solving
-42 + 6x = 42

Solving for variable 'x'.

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

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

Combine like terms: -42 + 42 = 0
0 + 6x = 42 + 42
6x = 42 + 42

Combine like terms: 42 + 42 = 84
6x = 84

Divide each side by '6'.
x = 14

Simplifying
x = 14