k-42=1-20-152

Solution for k-42=1-20-152 equation:

Simplifying
k + -42 = 1 + -20 + -152

Reorder the terms:
-42 + k = 1 + -20 + -152

Combine like terms: 1 + -20 = -19
-42 + k = -19 + -152

Combine like terms: -19 + -152 = -171
-42 + k = -171

Solving
-42 + k = -171

Solving for variable 'k'.

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

Add '42' to each side of the equation.
-42 + 42 + k = -171 + 42

Combine like terms: -42 + 42 = 0
0 + k = -171 + 42
k = -171 + 42

Combine like terms: -171 + 42 = -129
k = -129

Simplifying
k = -129