(q-7)*6=42

Solution for (q-7)*6=42 equation:

Simplifying
(q + -7) * 6 = 42

Reorder the terms:
(-7 + q) * 6 = 42

Reorder the terms for easier multiplication:
6(-7 + q) = 42
(-7 * 6 + q * 6) = 42
(-42 + 6q) = 42

Solving
-42 + 6q = 42

Solving for variable 'q'.

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

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

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

Combine like terms: 42 + 42 = 84
6q = 84

Divide each side by '6'.
q = 14

Simplifying
q = 14