a^2+13+42=

Solution for a^2+13+42= equation:

Simplifying
a2 + 13 + 42 = 0

Reorder the terms:
13 + 42 + a2 = 0

Combine like terms: 13 + 42 = 55
55 + a2 = 0

Solving
55 + a2 = 0

Solving for variable 'a'.

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

Add '-55' to each side of the equation.
55 + -55 + a2 = 0 + -55

Combine like terms: 55 + -55 = 0
0 + a2 = 0 + -55
a2 = 0 + -55

Combine like terms: 0 + -55 = -55
a2 = -55

Simplifying
a2 = -55

Reorder the terms:
55 + a2 = -55 + 55

Combine like terms: -55 + 55 = 0
55 + a2 = 0

The solution to this equation could not be determined.