2n-5n-15=-42

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Solution for 2n-5n-15=-42 equation:


Simplifying
2n + -5n + -15 = -42

Reorder the terms:
-15 + 2n + -5n = -42

Combine like terms: 2n + -5n = -3n
-15 + -3n = -42

Solving
-15 + -3n = -42

Solving for variable 'n'.

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

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

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

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

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

Simplifying
n = 9

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