a^2+24a+240=0

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Solution for a^2+24a+240=0 equation:


Simplifying
a2 + 24a + 240 = 0

Reorder the terms:
240 + 24a + a2 = 0

Solving
240 + 24a + a2 = 0

Solving for variable 'a'.

Begin completing the square.

Move the constant term to the right:

Add '-240' to each side of the equation.
240 + 24a + -240 + a2 = 0 + -240

Reorder the terms:
240 + -240 + 24a + a2 = 0 + -240

Combine like terms: 240 + -240 = 0
0 + 24a + a2 = 0 + -240
24a + a2 = 0 + -240

Combine like terms: 0 + -240 = -240
24a + a2 = -240

The a term is 24a.  Take half its coefficient (12).
Square it (144) and add it to both sides.

Add '144' to each side of the equation.
24a + 144 + a2 = -240 + 144

Reorder the terms:
144 + 24a + a2 = -240 + 144

Combine like terms: -240 + 144 = -96
144 + 24a + a2 = -96

Factor a perfect square on the left side:
(a + 12)(a + 12) = -96

Can't calculate square root of the right side.

The solution to this equation could not be determined.

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