X^2-13=-42

Solution for X^2-13=-42 equation:

Simplifying
X2 + -13 = -42

Reorder the terms:
-13 + X2 = -42

Solving
-13 + X2 = -42

Solving for variable 'X'.

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

Add '13' to each side of the equation.
-13 + 13 + X2 = -42 + 13

Combine like terms: -13 + 13 = 0
0 + X2 = -42 + 13
X2 = -42 + 13

Combine like terms: -42 + 13 = -29
X2 = -29

Simplifying
X2 = -29

Reorder the terms:
29 + X2 = -29 + 29

Combine like terms: -29 + 29 = 0
29 + X2 = 0

The solution to this equation could not be determined.