a^2+8a=-18

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Solution for a^2+8a=-18 equation:


Simplifying
a2 + 8a = -18

Reorder the terms:
8a + a2 = -18

Solving
8a + a2 = -18

Solving for variable 'a'.

Reorder the terms:
18 + 8a + a2 = -18 + 18

Combine like terms: -18 + 18 = 0
18 + 8a + a2 = 0

Begin completing the square.

Move the constant term to the right:

Add '-18' to each side of the equation.
18 + 8a + -18 + a2 = 0 + -18

Reorder the terms:
18 + -18 + 8a + a2 = 0 + -18

Combine like terms: 18 + -18 = 0
0 + 8a + a2 = 0 + -18
8a + a2 = 0 + -18

Combine like terms: 0 + -18 = -18
8a + a2 = -18

The a term is 8a.  Take half its coefficient (4).
Square it (16) and add it to both sides.

Add '16' to each side of the equation.
8a + 16 + a2 = -18 + 16

Reorder the terms:
16 + 8a + a2 = -18 + 16

Combine like terms: -18 + 16 = -2
16 + 8a + a2 = -2

Factor a perfect square on the left side:
(a + 4)(a + 4) = -2

Can't calculate square root of the right side.

The solution to this equation could not be determined.

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