2X-42=5X

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Solution for 2X-42=5X equation:


Simplifying
2X + -42 = 5X

Reorder the terms:
-42 + 2X = 5X

Solving
-42 + 2X = 5X

Solving for variable 'X'.

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

Add '-5X' to each side of the equation.
-42 + 2X + -5X = 5X + -5X

Combine like terms: 2X + -5X = -3X
-42 + -3X = 5X + -5X

Combine like terms: 5X + -5X = 0
-42 + -3X = 0

Add '42' to each side of the equation.
-42 + 42 + -3X = 0 + 42

Combine like terms: -42 + 42 = 0
0 + -3X = 0 + 42
-3X = 0 + 42

Combine like terms: 0 + 42 = 42
-3X = 42

Divide each side by '-3'.
X = -14

Simplifying
X = -14

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