2n-42=(5)n

Solution for 2n-42=(5)n equation:

Simplifying
2n + -42 = (5) * n

Reorder the terms:
-42 + 2n = (5) * n

Solving
-42 + 2n = 5n

Solving for variable 'n'.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Simplifying
n = -14