(n+5)6=42

Solution for (n+5)6=42 equation:

Simplifying
(n + 5) * 6 = 42

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

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

Solving
30 + 6n = 42

Solving for variable 'n'.

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

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

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

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

Divide each side by '6'.
n = 2

Simplifying
n = 2