9k-42=23k

Solution for 9k-42=23k equation:

Simplifying
9k + -42 = 23k

Reorder the terms:
-42 + 9k = 23k

Solving
-42 + 9k = 23k

Solving for variable 'k'.

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

Add '-23k' to each side of the equation.
-42 + 9k + -23k = 23k + -23k

Combine like terms: 9k + -23k = -14k
-42 + -14k = 23k + -23k

Combine like terms: 23k + -23k = 0
-42 + -14k = 0

Add '42' to each side of the equation.
-42 + 42 + -14k = 0 + 42

Combine like terms: -42 + 42 = 0
0 + -14k = 0 + 42
-14k = 0 + 42

Combine like terms: 0 + 42 = 42
-14k = 42

Divide each side by '-14'.
k = -3

Simplifying
k = -3