a^2-17=-42

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Solution for a^2-17=-42 equation:


Simplifying
a2 + -17 = -42

Reorder the terms:
-17 + a2 = -42

Solving
-17 + a2 = -42

Solving for variable 'a'.

Move all terms containing a to the left, all other terms to the right.

Add '17' to each side of the equation.
-17 + 17 + a2 = -42 + 17

Combine like terms: -17 + 17 = 0
0 + a2 = -42 + 17
a2 = -42 + 17

Combine like terms: -42 + 17 = -25
a2 = -25

Simplifying
a2 = -25

Reorder the terms:
25 + a2 = -25 + 25

Combine like terms: -25 + 25 = 0
25 + a2 = 0

The solution to this equation could not be determined.

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