a^2+2a+48=0

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Solution for a^2+2a+48=0 equation:


Simplifying
a2 + 2a + 48 = 0

Reorder the terms:
48 + 2a + a2 = 0

Solving
48 + 2a + a2 = 0

Solving for variable 'a'.

Begin completing the square.

Move the constant term to the right:

Add '-48' to each side of the equation.
48 + 2a + -48 + a2 = 0 + -48

Reorder the terms:
48 + -48 + 2a + a2 = 0 + -48

Combine like terms: 48 + -48 = 0
0 + 2a + a2 = 0 + -48
2a + a2 = 0 + -48

Combine like terms: 0 + -48 = -48
2a + a2 = -48

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 = -48 + 1

Reorder the terms:
1 + 2a + a2 = -48 + 1

Combine like terms: -48 + 1 = -47
1 + 2a + a2 = -47

Factor a perfect square on the left side:
(a + 1)(a + 1) = -47

Can't calculate square root of the right side.

The solution to this equation could not be determined.

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