14(n+5)=42

Solution for 14(n+5)=42 equation:

Simplifying
14(n + 5) = 42

Reorder the terms:
14(5 + n) = 42
(5 * 14 + n * 14) = 42
(70 + 14n) = 42

Solving
70 + 14n = 42

Solving for variable 'n'.

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

Add '-70' to each side of the equation.
70 + -70 + 14n = 42 + -70

Combine like terms: 70 + -70 = 0
0 + 14n = 42 + -70
14n = 42 + -70

Combine like terms: 42 + -70 = -28
14n = -28

Divide each side by '14'.
n = -2

Simplifying
n = -2