-x^2-4x=8

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Solution for -x^2-4x=8 equation:


Simplifying
-1x2 + -4x = 8

Reorder the terms:
-4x + -1x2 = 8

Solving
-4x + -1x2 = 8

Solving for variable 'x'.

Reorder the terms:
-8 + -4x + -1x2 = 8 + -8

Combine like terms: 8 + -8 = 0
-8 + -4x + -1x2 = 0

Factor out the Greatest Common Factor (GCF), '-1'.
-1(8 + 4x + x2) = 0

Ignore the factor -1.

Subproblem 1

Set the factor '(8 + 4x + x2)' equal to zero and attempt to solve: Simplifying 8 + 4x + x2 = 0 Solving 8 + 4x + x2 = 0 Begin completing the square. Move the constant term to the right: Add '-8' to each side of the equation. 8 + 4x + -8 + x2 = 0 + -8 Reorder the terms: 8 + -8 + 4x + x2 = 0 + -8 Combine like terms: 8 + -8 = 0 0 + 4x + x2 = 0 + -8 4x + x2 = 0 + -8 Combine like terms: 0 + -8 = -8 4x + x2 = -8 The x term is 4x. Take half its coefficient (2). Square it (4) and add it to both sides. Add '4' to each side of the equation. 4x + 4 + x2 = -8 + 4 Reorder the terms: 4 + 4x + x2 = -8 + 4 Combine like terms: -8 + 4 = -4 4 + 4x + x2 = -4 Factor a perfect square on the left side: (x + 2)(x + 2) = -4 Can't calculate square root of the right side. The solution to this equation could not be determined. This subproblem is being ignored because a solution could not be determined. The solution to this equation could not be determined.

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