1-1a+0.5a^2=0

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Solution for 1-1a+0.5a^2=0 equation:


Simplifying
1 + -1a + 0.5a2 = 0

Solving
1 + -1a + 0.5a2 = 0

Solving for variable 'a'.

Begin completing the square.  Divide all terms by
0.5 the coefficient of the squared term: 

Divide each side by '0.5'.
2 + -2a + a2 = 0

Move the constant term to the right:

Add '-2' to each side of the equation.
2 + -2a + -2 + a2 = 0 + -2

Reorder the terms:
2 + -2 + -2a + a2 = 0 + -2

Combine like terms: 2 + -2 = 0
0 + -2a + a2 = 0 + -2
-2a + a2 = 0 + -2

Combine like terms: 0 + -2 = -2
-2a + a2 = -2

The a term is -2a.  Take half its coefficient (-1).
Square it (1) and add it to both sides.

Add '1' to each side of the equation.
-2a + 1 + a2 = -2 + 1

Reorder the terms:
1 + -2a + a2 = -2 + 1

Combine like terms: -2 + 1 = -1
1 + -2a + a2 = -1

Factor a perfect square on the left side:
(a + -1)(a + -1) = -1

Can't calculate square root of the right side.

The solution to this equation could not be determined.

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