(e+5)*6=42

Solution for (e+5)*6=42 equation:

Simplifying
(e + 5) * 6 = 42

Reorder the terms:
(5 + e) * 6 = 42

Reorder the terms for easier multiplication:
6(5 + e) = 42
(5 * 6 + e * 6) = 42
(30 + 6e) = 42

Solving
30 + 6e = 42

Solving for variable 'e'.

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

Add '-30' to each side of the equation.
30 + -30 + 6e = 42 + -30

Combine like terms: 30 + -30 = 0
0 + 6e = 42 + -30
6e = 42 + -30

Combine like terms: 42 + -30 = 12
6e = 12

Divide each side by '6'.
e = 2

Simplifying
e = 2