a^2+4a+40=0

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Solution for a^2+4a+40=0 equation:


Simplifying
a2 + 4a + 40 = 0

Reorder the terms:
40 + 4a + a2 = 0

Solving
40 + 4a + a2 = 0

Solving for variable 'a'.

Begin completing the square.

Move the constant term to the right:

Add '-40' to each side of the equation.
40 + 4a + -40 + a2 = 0 + -40

Reorder the terms:
40 + -40 + 4a + a2 = 0 + -40

Combine like terms: 40 + -40 = 0
0 + 4a + a2 = 0 + -40
4a + a2 = 0 + -40

Combine like terms: 0 + -40 = -40
4a + a2 = -40

The a term is 4a.  Take half its coefficient (2).
Square it (4) and add it to both sides.

Add '4' to each side of the equation.
4a + 4 + a2 = -40 + 4

Reorder the terms:
4 + 4a + a2 = -40 + 4

Combine like terms: -40 + 4 = -36
4 + 4a + a2 = -36

Factor a perfect square on the left side:
(a + 2)(a + 2) = -36

Can't calculate square root of the right side.

The solution to this equation could not be determined.

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