a^2+40a+869=0

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Solution for a^2+40a+869=0 equation:


Simplifying
a2 + 40a + 869 = 0

Reorder the terms:
869 + 40a + a2 = 0

Solving
869 + 40a + a2 = 0

Solving for variable 'a'.

Begin completing the square.

Move the constant term to the right:

Add '-869' to each side of the equation.
869 + 40a + -869 + a2 = 0 + -869

Reorder the terms:
869 + -869 + 40a + a2 = 0 + -869

Combine like terms: 869 + -869 = 0
0 + 40a + a2 = 0 + -869
40a + a2 = 0 + -869

Combine like terms: 0 + -869 = -869
40a + a2 = -869

The a term is 40a.  Take half its coefficient (20).
Square it (400) and add it to both sides.

Add '400' to each side of the equation.
40a + 400 + a2 = -869 + 400

Reorder the terms:
400 + 40a + a2 = -869 + 400

Combine like terms: -869 + 400 = -469
400 + 40a + a2 = -469

Factor a perfect square on the left side:
(a + 20)(a + 20) = -469

Can't calculate square root of the right side.

The solution to this equation could not be determined.

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