5x-2x=42

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Solution for 5x-2x=42 equation: 


Simplifying
5x + -2x = 42

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

Solving
3x = 42

Solving for variable 'x'.

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

Divide each side by '3'.
x = 14

Simplifying
x = 14

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