a^2+12a+66=0

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Solution for a^2+12a+66=0 equation:


Simplifying
a2 + 12a + 66 = 0

Reorder the terms:
66 + 12a + a2 = 0

Solving
66 + 12a + a2 = 0

Solving for variable 'a'.

Begin completing the square.

Move the constant term to the right:

Add '-66' to each side of the equation.
66 + 12a + -66 + a2 = 0 + -66

Reorder the terms:
66 + -66 + 12a + a2 = 0 + -66

Combine like terms: 66 + -66 = 0
0 + 12a + a2 = 0 + -66
12a + a2 = 0 + -66

Combine like terms: 0 + -66 = -66
12a + a2 = -66

The a term is 12a.  Take half its coefficient (6).
Square it (36) and add it to both sides.

Add '36' to each side of the equation.
12a + 36 + a2 = -66 + 36

Reorder the terms:
36 + 12a + a2 = -66 + 36

Combine like terms: -66 + 36 = -30
36 + 12a + a2 = -30

Factor a perfect square on the left side:
(a + 6)(a + 6) = -30

Can't calculate square root of the right side.

The solution to this equation could not be determined.

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