a^2+15a+66=0

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Solution for a^2+15a+66=0 equation:


Simplifying
a2 + 15a + 66 = 0

Reorder the terms:
66 + 15a + a2 = 0

Solving
66 + 15a + 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 + 15a + -66 + a2 = 0 + -66

Reorder the terms:
66 + -66 + 15a + a2 = 0 + -66

Combine like terms: 66 + -66 = 0
0 + 15a + a2 = 0 + -66
15a + a2 = 0 + -66

Combine like terms: 0 + -66 = -66
15a + a2 = -66

The a term is 15a.  Take half its coefficient (7.5).
Square it (56.25) and add it to both sides.

Add '56.25' to each side of the equation.
15a + 56.25 + a2 = -66 + 56.25

Reorder the terms:
56.25 + 15a + a2 = -66 + 56.25

Combine like terms: -66 + 56.25 = -9.75
56.25 + 15a + a2 = -9.75

Factor a perfect square on the left side:
(a + 7.5)(a + 7.5) = -9.75

Can't calculate square root of the right side.

The solution to this equation could not be determined.

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