8n-42-2n=4

Solution for 8n-42-2n=4 equation:

Simplifying
8n + -42 + -2n = 4

Reorder the terms:
-42 + 8n + -2n = 4

Combine like terms: 8n + -2n = 6n
-42 + 6n = 4

Solving
-42 + 6n = 4

Solving for variable 'n'.

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

Add '42' to each side of the equation.
-42 + 42 + 6n = 4 + 42

Combine like terms: -42 + 42 = 0
0 + 6n = 4 + 42
6n = 4 + 42

Combine like terms: 4 + 42 = 46
6n = 46

Divide each side by '6'.
n = 7.666666667

Simplifying
n = 7.666666667