(q-5)*6=42

Solution for (q-5)*6=42 equation:

Simplifying
(q + -5) * 6 = 42

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

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

Solving
-30 + 6q = 42

Solving for variable 'q'.

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

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

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

Combine like terms: 42 + 30 = 72
6q = 72

Divide each side by '6'.
q = 12

Simplifying
q = 12