14X-(2X-6)=42

Solution for 14X-(2X-6)=42 equation:

Simplifying
14X + -1(2X + -6) = 42

Reorder the terms:
14X + -1(-6 + 2X) = 42
14X + (-6 * -1 + 2X * -1) = 42
14X + (6 + -2X) = 42

Reorder the terms:
6 + 14X + -2X = 42

Combine like terms: 14X + -2X = 12X
6 + 12X = 42

Solving
6 + 12X = 42

Solving for variable 'X'.

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

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

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

Combine like terms: 42 + -6 = 36
12X = 36

Divide each side by '12'.
X = 3

Simplifying
X = 3