5x-2=13-42

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Solution for 5x-2=13-42 equation:


Simplifying
5x + -2 = 13 + -42

Reorder the terms:
-2 + 5x = 13 + -42

Combine like terms: 13 + -42 = -29
-2 + 5x = -29

Solving
-2 + 5x = -29

Solving for variable 'x'.

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

Add '2' to each side of the equation.
-2 + 2 + 5x = -29 + 2

Combine like terms: -2 + 2 = 0
0 + 5x = -29 + 2
5x = -29 + 2

Combine like terms: -29 + 2 = -27
5x = -27

Divide each side by '5'.
x = -5.4

Simplifying
x = -5.4

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