h^2+5h+8=0

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Solution for h^2+5h+8=0 equation:


Simplifying
h2 + 5h + 8 = 0

Reorder the terms:
8 + 5h + h2 = 0

Solving
8 + 5h + h2 = 0

Solving for variable 'h'.

Begin completing the square.

Move the constant term to the right:

Add '-8' to each side of the equation.
8 + 5h + -8 + h2 = 0 + -8

Reorder the terms:
8 + -8 + 5h + h2 = 0 + -8

Combine like terms: 8 + -8 = 0
0 + 5h + h2 = 0 + -8
5h + h2 = 0 + -8

Combine like terms: 0 + -8 = -8
5h + h2 = -8

The h term is 5h.  Take half its coefficient (2.5).
Square it (6.25) and add it to both sides.

Add '6.25' to each side of the equation.
5h + 6.25 + h2 = -8 + 6.25

Reorder the terms:
6.25 + 5h + h2 = -8 + 6.25

Combine like terms: -8 + 6.25 = -1.75
6.25 + 5h + h2 = -1.75

Factor a perfect square on the left side:
(h + 2.5)(h + 2.5) = -1.75

Can't calculate square root of the right side.

The solution to this equation could not be determined.

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