(q-6)*6=42

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

Simplifying
(q + -6) * 6 = 42

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

Reorder the terms for easier multiplication:
6(-6 + q) = 42
(-6 * 6 + q * 6) = 42
(-36 + 6q) = 42

Solving
-36 + 6q = 42

Solving for variable 'q'.

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

Add '36' to each side of the equation.
-36 + 36 + 6q = 42 + 36

Combine like terms: -36 + 36 = 0
0 + 6q = 42 + 36
6q = 42 + 36

Combine like terms: 42 + 36 = 78
6q = 78

Divide each side by '6'.
q = 13

Simplifying
q = 13