(q-4)*6=42

Solution for (q-4)*6=42 equation:

Simplifying
(q + -4) * 6 = 42

Reorder the terms:
(-4 + q) * 6 = 42

Reorder the terms for easier multiplication:
6(-4 + q) = 42
(-4 * 6 + q * 6) = 42
(-24 + 6q) = 42

Solving
-24 + 6q = 42

Solving for variable 'q'.

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

Add '24' to each side of the equation.
-24 + 24 + 6q = 42 + 24

Combine like terms: -24 + 24 = 0
0 + 6q = 42 + 24
6q = 42 + 24

Combine like terms: 42 + 24 = 66
6q = 66

Divide each side by '6'.
q = 11

Simplifying
q = 11