6(3a+1)=42

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Solution for 6(3a+1)=42 equation: 


Simplifying
6(3a + 1) = 42

Reorder the terms:
6(1 + 3a) = 42
(1 * 6 + 3a * 6) = 42
(6 + 18a) = 42

Solving
6 + 18a = 42

Solving for variable 'a'.

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

Add '-6' to each side of the equation.
6 + -6 + 18a = 42 + -6

Combine like terms: 6 + -6 = 0
0 + 18a = 42 + -6
18a = 42 + -6

Combine like terms: 42 + -6 = 36
18a = 36

Divide each side by '18'.
a = 2

Simplifying
a = 2

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