8x-5=42

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Solution for 8x-5=42 equation: 


Simplifying
8x + -5 = 42

Reorder the terms:
-5 + 8x = 42

Solving
-5 + 8x = 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 + 8x = 42 + 5

Combine like terms: -5 + 5 = 0
0 + 8x = 42 + 5
8x = 42 + 5

Combine like terms: 42 + 5 = 47
8x = 47

Divide each side by '8'.
x = 5.875

Simplifying
x = 5.875

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