a^2+7a+15=0

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Solution for a^2+7a+15=0 equation:


Simplifying
a2 + 7a + 15 = 0

Reorder the terms:
15 + 7a + a2 = 0

Solving
15 + 7a + a2 = 0

Solving for variable 'a'.

Begin completing the square.

Move the constant term to the right:

Add '-15' to each side of the equation.
15 + 7a + -15 + a2 = 0 + -15

Reorder the terms:
15 + -15 + 7a + a2 = 0 + -15

Combine like terms: 15 + -15 = 0
0 + 7a + a2 = 0 + -15
7a + a2 = 0 + -15

Combine like terms: 0 + -15 = -15
7a + a2 = -15

The a term is 7a.  Take half its coefficient (3.5).
Square it (12.25) and add it to both sides.

Add '12.25' to each side of the equation.
7a + 12.25 + a2 = -15 + 12.25

Reorder the terms:
12.25 + 7a + a2 = -15 + 12.25

Combine like terms: -15 + 12.25 = -2.75
12.25 + 7a + a2 = -2.75

Factor a perfect square on the left side:
(a + 3.5)(a + 3.5) = -2.75

Can't calculate square root of the right side.

The solution to this equation could not be determined.

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