5-x=42

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Solution for 5-x=42 equation:


Simplifying
5 + -1x = 42

Solving
5 + -1x = 42

Solving for variable 'x'.

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

Add '-5' to each side of the equation.
5 + -5 + -1x = 42 + -5

Combine like terms: 5 + -5 = 0
0 + -1x = 42 + -5
-1x = 42 + -5

Combine like terms: 42 + -5 = 37
-1x = 37

Divide each side by '-1'.
x = -37

Simplifying
x = -37

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