X*5-43=42

Solution for X*5-43=42 equation:

Simplifying
X * 5 + -43 = 42

Reorder the terms for easier multiplication:
5X + -43 = 42

Reorder the terms:
-43 + 5X = 42

Solving
-43 + 5X = 42

Solving for variable 'X'.

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

Add '43' to each side of the equation.
-43 + 43 + 5X = 42 + 43

Combine like terms: -43 + 43 = 0
0 + 5X = 42 + 43
5X = 42 + 43

Combine like terms: 42 + 43 = 85
5X = 85

Divide each side by '5'.
X = 17

Simplifying
X = 17