15-2x=42+x

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Solution for 15-2x=42+x equation:


Simplifying
15 + -2x = 42 + x

Solving
15 + -2x = 42 + x

Solving for variable 'x'.

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

Add '-1x' to each side of the equation.
15 + -2x + -1x = 42 + x + -1x

Combine like terms: -2x + -1x = -3x
15 + -3x = 42 + x + -1x

Combine like terms: x + -1x = 0
15 + -3x = 42 + 0
15 + -3x = 42

Add '-15' to each side of the equation.
15 + -15 + -3x = 42 + -15

Combine like terms: 15 + -15 = 0
0 + -3x = 42 + -15
-3x = 42 + -15

Combine like terms: 42 + -15 = 27
-3x = 27

Divide each side by '-3'.
x = -9

Simplifying
x = -9

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