3(n-1)=42

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Solution for 3(n-1)=42 equation: 


Simplifying
3(n + -1) = 42

Reorder the terms:
3(-1 + n) = 42
(-1 * 3 + n * 3) = 42
(-3 + 3n) = 42

Solving
-3 + 3n = 42

Solving for variable 'n'.

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

Add '3' to each side of the equation.
-3 + 3 + 3n = 42 + 3

Combine like terms: -3 + 3 = 0
0 + 3n = 42 + 3
3n = 42 + 3

Combine like terms: 42 + 3 = 45
3n = 45

Divide each side by '3'.
n = 15

Simplifying
n = 15

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