(n-8)*6=42

Solution for (n-8)*6=42 equation:

Simplifying
(n + -8) * 6 = 42

Reorder the terms:
(-8 + n) * 6 = 42

Reorder the terms for easier multiplication:
6(-8 + n) = 42
(-8 * 6 + n * 6) = 42
(-48 + 6n) = 42

Solving
-48 + 6n = 42

Solving for variable 'n'.

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

Add '48' to each side of the equation.
-48 + 48 + 6n = 42 + 48

Combine like terms: -48 + 48 = 0
0 + 6n = 42 + 48
6n = 42 + 48

Combine like terms: 42 + 48 = 90
6n = 90

Divide each side by '6'.
n = 15

Simplifying
n = 15