5x-20=42

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Solution for 5x-20=42 equation: 


Simplifying
5x + -20 = 42

Reorder the terms:
-20 + 5x = 42

Solving
-20 + 5x = 42

Solving for variable 'x'.

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

Add '20' to each side of the equation.
-20 + 20 + 5x = 42 + 20

Combine like terms: -20 + 20 = 0
0 + 5x = 42 + 20
5x = 42 + 20

Combine like terms: 42 + 20 = 62
5x = 62

Divide each side by '5'.
x = 12.4

Simplifying
x = 12.4

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