a^2+2a+12=0

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


Simplifying
a2 + 2a + 12 = 0

Reorder the terms:
12 + 2a + a2 = 0

Solving
12 + 2a + a2 = 0

Solving for variable 'a'.

Begin completing the square.

Move the constant term to the right:

Add '-12' to each side of the equation.
12 + 2a + -12 + a2 = 0 + -12

Reorder the terms:
12 + -12 + 2a + a2 = 0 + -12

Combine like terms: 12 + -12 = 0
0 + 2a + a2 = 0 + -12
2a + a2 = 0 + -12

Combine like terms: 0 + -12 = -12
2a + a2 = -12

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 = -12 + 1

Reorder the terms:
1 + 2a + a2 = -12 + 1

Combine like terms: -12 + 1 = -11
1 + 2a + a2 = -11

Factor a perfect square on the left side:
(a + 1)(a + 1) = -11

Can't calculate square root of the right side.

The solution to this equation could not be determined.

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